American association of clinical endocrinologists' position statement on obesity and obesity medicine

Jeffrey I. Mechanick; Alan J. Garber; Yehuda Handelsman; W. Timothy Garvey

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American association of clinical endocrinologists' position statement on obesity and obesity medicine

Jeffrey I. Mechanick, Alan J. Garber, Yehuda Handelsman, W. Timothy Garvey

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A. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) views obesity as a disease. This position reflects the analysis done by the American Medical Association of the criteria for a disease and the fact that obesity fits these criteria. The criteria are: 1. An impairment of the normal functioning of some aspect of the body; 2. Characteristic signs or symptoms; and 3. Harm or morbidity. The conclusion that obesity is a disease with multiple pathophysiological aspects, including genetic, environmental, physiological, and psychological factors, sets the framework for future efforts from many stakeholders to advance its treatment and prevention. B. AACE plans to establish several strategies to meet a need for additional training for endocrinologists in obesity management; C. AACE plans to develop a certifying procedure for endocrinologists who have successfully completed additional training programs; and D. AACE plans to work with other organizations to develop additional efforts to combat obesity as a Disease.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	642-648
Number of pages	7
Journal	Endocrine Practice
Volume	18
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4158/EP12160.PS
State	Published - 1 Sep 2012
Externally published	Yes

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