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  • Absorptiometry, Photon
  • Anticoagulants
  • Body Mass Index
  • Obesity
  • Waist-Hip Ratio

Obesity and Comorbid Conditions

Obesity, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), is characterized by the abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat that poses a health risk. This condition has been recognized since ancient times, with Hippocrates noting that obesity is not merely a disease but also a precursor to other health conditions. The most widely used measurement of obesity is the body mass index (BMI), introduced in 1972. However, other methods, such as waist-to-hip ratios, skin impedance, and dual x-ray absorptiometry, are also utilized. BMI has limitations, particularly in specific populations such as elite athletes and bodybuilders. Prospective studies have produced inconsistent findings regarding the onset sequence between depression and obesity, emphasizing the need for an interprofessional approach. During hospital admissions, patients with obesity face increased risks of venous thromboembolism and wound infections, necessitating anticoagulation measures and infection control strategies to manage these risks effectively. Treatment involves pharmacological, surgical, dietary, and psychological interventions coordinated by an interprofessional team comprising primary care physicians, bariatric surgeons, specialist nurses, dieticians, behavioral health professionals, and exercise physiologists to develop personalized weight loss programs. This activity outlines the various comorbidities associated with obesity and underscores the crucial role of an interprofessional healthcare team in enhancing patient care through comprehensive management strategies.

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Credit types

IPCE CreditsUp to 2 creditsAAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsNursingUp to 2 creditsPharmacyUp to 2 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABOS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 2 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 2 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 11 specialties.

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 2 credits
  • MOC · Up to 2 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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