bariatric medicine Flashcards
1
Q
obesity in irish population
A
61%
2
Q
sick individuals and sick population
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two prong approach high risk approach
population approach- reduce burden and disease in the population
3
Q
what are the ten criteria for screening programs?
A
condition should be an important health problem
should be an accepted treatment
facilities for diagnosis
4
Q
sites to look for
A
diet doctos low carb GP
5
Q
weight loss drug
A
lorcaserin- doesn’t kill people
6
Q
liraglutide
A
causes weight loss, and lowers CV risk
7
Q
empagliflozin
A
doesn;t cause hypoglycaemia
lowers cardiovascular risk
8
Q
if the patient has diabetes and overweight
A
discuss options for bariatric surgery
