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Obesity: Understanding the disease and how surgery and adjunct therapies fit in

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Webinar on demand

Obesity: Understanding the disease and how surgery and adjunct therapies fit in

Obesity is a global health epidemic caused by many factors. You can guide your patients to a healthier life by helping to treat this disease.

Australian obesity statistics:1

2 in 3 (67%) of all adults were overweight or obese in 2017

60% of men and 66% of women indicated a high risk of metabolic complications

Australia had the 6th highest proportion of overweight or obese people aged 15+ among OECD countries

Latest Resources

Webinar: Obesity – Understanding the disease and how surgery and adjunct therapies fit in.

Dr Terri-Lynne South
Chair of RACGP
Specific Interests
Obesity Management

Dr Georgia Rigas
Obesity Doctor,
Senior Bariatric Medical Practioner
and founding Chair of RACGP Specific
Interests Obesity Management

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Webinar: Obesity explained

Dr Ahmad Aly
MB.BS, FRACS, MS
Head of Upper GI Surgery
Austin Hospital

Dr Alex Craven
Obesity and Upper
GI surgeon
Austin Hospital

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Podcast: When should we think about bariatric surgery?

Dr Ahmad Aly, MB.BS, FRACS, MS
Head of Upper Gl Surgery
Austin Hospital

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GP resources

Talking to your patients about obesity
Obesity Data + Statistics
Find a specialist Obesity provider
Latest obesity news & research
Obesity Comorbidities
Obesity and Depression
BMI Calculator
Obesity & Covid-19

Patient tools

Downloads & Info Packs
Obesity Risk Calculator
Patient journey videos
Patient FAQs

Starting the weight loss journey (for patients)

STEP 01

Complete the Obesity Risk Test

Answer some simple questions about your health and medical history.

STEP 02

Discuss results with your GP

Take these results to your next appointment and discuss your treatment options.

STEP 03

Find an Obesity Care Specialist

If your GP recommends further treatment, find a suitable obesity healthcare provider near you.

STEP 01

Take the risk test

Answer some simple questions about your health and medical history.

STEP 02

Discuss with your GP

Take these results to your next appointment and discuss your treatment options.

STEP 03

Find a specialist

If your GP recommends further treatment, find a suitable obesity healthcare provider near you.

Take the obesity risk test

The research behind the science

1 Overweight and obesity: An interactive insight, what is overweight and obesity? (no date) Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Available at: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/overweight-obesity/overweight-and-obesity-an-interactive-insight/contents/what-is-overweight-and-obesity (Accessed: February 10, 2023).