The pharmacological management of obesity
Obesity is a growing phenomenon and a global concern. It is well-known that it plays a significant role in the development of several preventable diseases. The physiological mechanisms in regulating energy intake and expenditure are complex and remain a target area for current and future research. T...
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| description | Obesity is a growing phenomenon and a global concern. It is well-known that it plays a significant role in the development of several preventable diseases. The physiological mechanisms in regulating energy intake and expenditure are complex and remain a target area for current and future research. The absence of a golden standard in determining the body’s composition provides for various measurement techniques, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Lifestyle changes and reduced caloric intake form the backbone of any pharmacological intervention. A myriad of therapeutic agents are available which offer the provision for individualised treatment. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-cec1fbb1007b422e898d340ae1b9dc7f2025-08-20T03:06:53ZengAOSISSouth African Family Practice2078-61902078-62042016-08-01584162110.4102/safp.v58i4.45103639The pharmacological management of obesityAndré Marais0Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of PretoriaObesity is a growing phenomenon and a global concern. It is well-known that it plays a significant role in the development of several preventable diseases. The physiological mechanisms in regulating energy intake and expenditure are complex and remain a target area for current and future research. The absence of a golden standard in determining the body’s composition provides for various measurement techniques, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Lifestyle changes and reduced caloric intake form the backbone of any pharmacological intervention. A myriad of therapeutic agents are available which offer the provision for individualised treatment.https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4510anti-obesity agentsappetitebody compositionobesityweight loss |
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