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[Sponsored supplement] Striking the right CHORD: A primary care perspective on tackling obesity in the UK

Matthew Capehorn, Kashif Ali, Heather Bell, Naresh Kanumilli, Amrit Lamba, Nadia Malik, Nicola Milne, Mathi Woodhouse

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The Campaign for Health in Obesity-Related Disease (CHORD) steering committee is a multidisciplinary group of UK healthcare professionals that aims to help educate and provide clarity to primary care professionals working with adults living with obesity. In this article, the committee outlines its recommendations for effective assessment and management of obesity in primary care, including practical tools to support healthcare professionals in their day-to-day weight management activities.

This initiative is independently sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company. Eli Lilly and Company have had no involvement in the content or outputs of this initiative.

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The Campaign for Health in Obesity-Related Disease (CHORD) steering committee is a multidisciplinary group of UK healthcare professionals that aims to help educate and provide clarity to primary care professionals working with adults living with obesity. This consensus document has been developed as a practical, evidence-based guide to the management options available and the factors to consider when assessing, advising and treating people living with overweight and obesity.

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