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Q&A: Prioritizing Early Intervention in Pediatric Obesity

Physician's Weekly

This starts with recognition that obesity is a chronic disease. When a child has risk factors but has not developed the disease, we must continue to provide preventive care and support for the family and appropriately match intensity and dose of the intervention. What modifications would you recommend to clinicians?

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Green Practice News: April 2025

My Green Doctor

The Power of Healthcare Professionals as Trusted Messengers Patients Trust Their Healthcare Providers A recent study found that 64% of physicians recognize environmental sustainability affects their patients’ health, yet only 17% feel comfortable discussing it ( PubMed ). The healthcare sector contributes 8.5% of total U.S.