Adherence
Primary prevention of obesity through population-level public health measures is more cost-effective and yields better results than treating established obesity.
Healthcare systems should prioritize policies that promote healthy eating and physical activity for the entire population, such as regulating advertising of unhealthy foods and building accessible recreational spaces. For individuals, focusing on maintaining a healthy weight from a young age is more effective and less costly than trying to treat obesity later in life.
It has been suggested that primary prevention is the most cost-effective option for addressing obesity. Therefore, prevention of obesity and related health consequences should be a focus of every healthcare system.
Why this rating
Based on public health guidelines and economic assessments cited.
Source
Modern approaches to obesity management: Is dietary intervention sufficient?
Jelena Gligorijević et al. · PONS - medicinski casopis · 2025
DOI 10.5937/pomc22-53816
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