Obesity treatment within the Italian national healthcare system tertiary care centers: what can we learn?
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Watanabe Mikiko, Risi Renata, De Giorgi Francesca, Tuccinardi Dario, Mariani Stefania, Basciani Sabrina, Lubrano Carla, Lenzi Andrea, Gnessi Lucio
ISSN: 1590-1262
The prevalence of obesity is soaring all over the world, and Italy is reaching the same pace. Similar to other countries, the Italian healthcare system counts on a three-tier model for obesity care, and each region has freedom in the implementation of guidelines. No national record is currently available to monitor the actual situation throughout the country.