Management of Obesity in Bangladesh – Position Statement of Bangladesh Endocrine Society

Background: Obesity is a complex, multifactorial, chronic, relapsing disease with variable clinical phenotypes defined by abnormal or excessive adiposity which impairs physical and mental health. Although Bangladesh is experiencing a rise in the prevalence of obesity, it is still undermanaged. The metabolic phenotype of the people of our country is different from Caucasians. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a structured, customized and evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the management of obesity in Bangladesh. Methodology: The Bangladesh Endocrine Society (BES) Obesity Taskforce undertook to develop a position statement for managing obesity in Bangladesh. The task force created a committee of 19 members to write the statement based on international obesity guidelines, randomized controlled trials, national observational studies, and expert opinion. Several consultative meetings were arranged to discuss the position statement until it was ratified unanimously by the committee. Results: The position statement includes recommendations on the overall management of obesity. There are sections on the diagnosis, assessment, treatment, and prevention of obesity in adults of Bangladesh. Conclusion: This is a position statement for the people of Bangladesh who are suffering from obesity. We hope it provides knowledge to primary care physicians and endocrinologists to improve the assessment and treatment of obesity. Through this position statement, BES hopes to improve the management of obesity in Bangladesh and make it structured and uniform.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
Bangladesh Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Published
2024-12-06
DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/bjem.bjem_35_24
Primary Topic
Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Management of Obesity in Bangladesh – Position Statement of Bangladesh Endocrine Society

Md Rezaul Karim, Shahana Parveen, Mohammad Abul Hasnat Shaheen, Tahniyah Haq et al.
1 links
Bangladesh Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
article

Management of Obesity in Bangladesh – Position Statement of Bangladesh Endocrine Society

Md Rezaul Karim, Shahana Parveen, Mohammad Abul Hasnat Shaheen, Tahniyah Haq, Faria Afsana, Marufa Mustari, Samira Mahjabeen, Mirza Sharifuzzaman, Taheratul Kobra, Shahjada Selim, Md. Abdul Bari Robel, Afia Zainab Tanni, Afsar Ahammed, Sourav Sarkar, Tanjina Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Syed M. Mohiuddin, Muhammad Hafizur Rahman, Md Faruque Pathan
article en

Abstract

Background: Obesity is a complex, multifactorial, chronic, relapsing disease with variable clinical phenotypes defined by abnormal or excessive adiposity which impairs physical and mental health. Although Bangladesh is experiencing a rise in the prevalence of obesity, it is still undermanaged. The metabolic phenotype of the people of our country is different from Caucasians. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a structured, customized and evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the management of obesity in Bangladesh. Methodology: The Bangladesh Endocrine Society (BES) Obesity Taskforce undertook to develop a position statement for managing obesity in Bangladesh. The task force created a committee of 19 members to write the statement based on international obesity guidelines, randomized controlled trials, national observational studies, and expert opinion. Several consultative meetings were arranged to discuss the position statement until it was ratified unanimously by the committee. Results: The position statement includes recommendations on the overall management of obesity. There are sections on the diagnosis, assessment, treatment, and prevention of obesity in adults of Bangladesh. Conclusion: This is a position statement for the people of Bangladesh who are suffering from obesity. We hope it provides knowledge to primary care physicians and endocrinologists to improve the assessment and treatment of obesity. Through this position statement, BES hopes to improve the management of obesity in Bangladesh and make it structured and uniform.

Bangladesh Journal of Endocrinology and MetabolismVol. 4(1)
Bangladesh Medical University (BD), Comilla Medical College (BD), Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation for Diabetes Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders (BD), Dinajpur Medical College (BD), Green University of Bangladesh (BD), National Institute of Traumatology & Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (BD), Impulse Dynamics (United States) (US), Burn Institute (US), Ibn Sina Hospital (KW), Sir Salimullah Medical College, Rangpur Medical College, Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (BD), Green Cross International (US), Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (BD)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 78%
Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
DOISourceOpenAlex
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.