China releases guidelines for obesity diagnosis, treatment

• Published On: 21 October 2024 at 13:49

China's National Health Commission has issued its first set of recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of obesity.

According to the commission's guidelines, the morbidity rate among China's overweight and obese population has increased in recent years.

Obesity, as an independent disease and a key cause of multiple chronic diseases, has emerged as a serious public health concern in China, according to the report.

According to the standards, it is the country's sixth biggest cause of death and disability.

They offer precise guidelines and standards for clinical nutrition, pharmacological therapy, surgical treatment, and behavioural and psychological interventions.

Other restrictions include exercise intervention for obesity, maintaining the safety and quality of medical care, and protecting patients' health rights, according to Zhang Zhongtao, director of the guideline draughting committee.

According to experts, poor lifestyles are the root cause of the majority of overweight and obese situations.


The essential approach is to live a healthy lifestyle that includes a well-balanced food and adequate exercise to stay within the weight range.