Message from President

Overweight and obesity is one of the major non-communicable diseases of the 21st century, and Hong Kong is no exception to this global epidemic. Treatment of overweight and obesity, also known as the practice of “Obesity Medicine”, relies on an effective multidisciplinary approach with contribution of service from physicians, surgeons, dietitians, physiotherapists and psychologists/counsellors at appropriate times during a patient’s journey.

Input from various specialists for the associated disorders of overweight and obesity—including respiratory physicians, cardiologists, nephrologists, gastroenterologists, hematologists, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, anesthesiologists, orthopaedic surgeons, gynecologists and obstetricians—and provision of joint care from primary care and family medicine physicians are also a necessary part of a holistic care model. 

Most importantly, all professionals involved in the practice of obesity medicine should be delivering consistent messages to facilitate synergy between all efforts. Equally important is the need for peer and patient education so that fellow colleagues and patients can be empowered in the battle against this epidemic.