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Review
. 2020 Mar;26(3):320-325.
doi: 10.1038/s41591-020-0786-7. Epub 2020 Mar 9.

Improving prevention strategies for cardiometabolic disease

Naveed Sattar  1 , Jason M R Gill  2 , William Alazawi  3
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Review

Improving prevention strategies for cardiometabolic disease

Naveed Sattar et al. Nat Med. 2020 Mar.
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Abstract

There is a growing burden of cardiometabolic disease in many parts of the world. Despite some progress in its prevention, more can be done to tackle risks of its development in the community and in different specialty clinics. Currently, the identification and management of those at elevated risk of developing cardiovascular disease or diabetes or with conditions such as fatty liver disease remains fragmented and is not linked to constructive lifestyle advice. In this Perspective, we argue for a more consistent weight-management approach, alongside a holistic assessment of the risk for developing cardiometabolic diseases, offering patients a range of simple or more-intensive evidence-based lifestyle options in an empathetic manner, with encouragement for repeated attempts and a willingness to embrace failure.

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