Interpretation of the Clinical Practice Statement by the Obesity Medicine Association on the Obesity and Hypertension

Abstract

Obesity and hypertension are global public health problems that place a huge burden on individual health and social economy. There is a close correlation between obesity and hypertension, both are major risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. In 2023, the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) conducted a deep investigation into the mechanisms of obesity-related hypertension and published the Clinical Practice Statement on Obesity and Hypertension in the Obesity Pillars. This statement presents new recommendations for the prevention and treatment of obesity and hypertension. It also identifies ten important considerations for managing these disorders. The goal of this article's interpretation of the OMA statement is to help primary care physicians treat patients with obesity and hypertension more effectively by furthering the updating of China's clinical guidelines for these illnesses.

Keywords

• obesity|hypertension|obesity medicine association|clinical practice statement|interpretation