Weight Management in Adults With Obesity

In this issue ofJAMA, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) presents its 2018 recommendation statement and an accompanying evidence review on weight loss interventions to prevent obesity-related morbidity and mortality in adults. In this update of the 2012 USPSTF recommendation, the major recommendation did not substantially change: clinicians should offer or refer adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher to intensive, multicomponent behavioral interventions. The task force concluded that there is moderate certainty of moderate net benefit, with little risk of harm, and provided an evidence grade of “B,” indicating that provision of the service is recommended. Payers often use such recommendations to inform coverage decisions.
Source: JAMA - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research