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Pharmacological Treatment of Obesity

Mehmet Celik

Obesity is a multifactorial disease that has been widespread all over the world for years. It has been affected by genetic factors, environmental factors and various hormonal conditions. It is an important risk factor especially for cardiovascular diseases. The aim of the obesity treatment is to reduce the obesity-related morbidity and mortality risks to a realistic body weight, to provide sufficient and balanced nutrition habits and to increase the quality of life. In order to obesity treatment to be successful, the patient must agree to continue medical treatment and exercise therapy as well as drug treatment and regular health exams and tests.