Predictors of weight loss and maintenance in patients treated with antiobesity drugs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of obesity and related diseases has increased enormously in the last few decades, becoming a very important medical and social issue. Because of the increasing number of people who need weight loss therapies and the high costs associated with these, the search for reliable predictors of success for weight loss and weight maintenance treatments has become a priority.

Objective

A literature review was undertaken to identify possible predictors of outcome of weight loss and weight maintenance in patients treated with antiobesity drugs.

Results

For the majority of variables, published data are not sufficient to define their role on final outcomes. Among all considered factors, only early response to treatment appeared to be a reliable positive pr

SUBMITTER: Guaraldi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3139531 | biostudies-literature | 2011

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature