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A weight loss target of > 15% is recommended for those with BMI > 40 kg/m2 and complications.
Practitioners should aim for more than 15% weight loss in this patient group and consider referral to specialists.
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A weight loss target of > 15% is recommended for those with BMI > 40 kg/m2 and complications and they should be referred to specialist care.
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The Australian Obesity Management Algorithm: A simple tool to guide the management of obesity in primary care
Tania Markovic et al. · Obesity Research & Clinical Practice · 2022
DOI 10.1016/j.orcp.2022.08.003
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