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Secondary Causes of Obesity and Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation

Venkata Sushma Chamarthi  1 , Sharon F. Daley  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Secondary Causes of Obesity and Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation

Venkata Sushma Chamarthi et al.
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Excerpt

Evaluating obesity requires a systematic approach beyond a simple body mass index calculation to identify secondary causes and characterize disease severity. Secondary causes of obesity affect approximately 5% to 10% of patients presenting with weight gain and may require specific therapeutic interventions distinct from lifestyle modification alone. This resource offers board-focused content that addresses American Board of Obesity Medicine Tasks A.11 and A.13, emphasizing evidence-based diagnostic approaches essential for clinical practice and success on the certification examination.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Venkata Sushma Chamarthi declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Sharon Daley declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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