Background Adults with severe obesity [body mass index (BMI) of≥ 35 kg/m2] have an
increased risk of comorbidities and psychological, social and economic consequences …

Introduction Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive disease of growing prevalence,
posing serious concerns for global public health. While the economic burden of CKD is …

Background Obesity is a common cause of non-communicable disease. Guidelines
recommend that physicians screen and offer brief advice to motivate weight loss through …

Background Evidence exist that primary care referral to an open-group behavioural
programme is an effective strategy for management of obesity, but little evidence on optimal …

Background Air pollution damages health by promoting the onset of some non-
communicable diseases (NCDs), putting additional strain on the National Health Service …

Objectives To determine the most cost-effective weight management programmes (WMPs)
for adults, in England with severe obesity (BMI≥ 35 kg/m2), who are more at risk of obesity …

Introduction Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious condition associated with significant
morbidity and healthcare costs. Despite this, early-stage CKD is often undiagnosed, and …

Introduction: Obesity is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and liver disease, and
obesity-attributable liver disease is a common indication for liver transplant. Obesity …

Background Obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) are increasing in Saudi Arabia (SA).
Among other conditions, these risk factors increase the likelihood of non-alcoholic fatty liver …

Abstract Background The Brief Intervention for Weight Loss Trial enrolled 1882
consecutively attending primary care patients who were obese and participants were …