The role of the General Practitioner in weight management in primary care – a cross sectional study in General Practice
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Obesity has become a global pandemic, considered the sixth leading cause of mortality by the WHO. As gatekeepers to the health system, General Practitioners are placed in an ideal position to manage obesity. Yet, very few consultatio...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-12-01
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| Series: | BMC Family Practice |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2296/9/66 |