In the December 2023 issue of Insights & Implications in Gerontology, Dr. John Batsis and colleagues dive into ‘The Chronic Disease of Obesity.’ In this publication, the team discusses:
- Current concepts are presented about the complex interplay among the stomach, liver, pancreas, brain, and metabolic processes of the body
- Recognition of obesity as a chronic disease by medical organizations is discussed
- The need for integration of their guidelines into multifaceted and interdisciplinary care of the older adult is presented
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