According to 2022 data from the World Health Organization (WHO), the global prevalence of obesity (BMI≥30 kg/m²) among adults has risen to 16%, positioning obesity-related health risks as an increasingly prominent focus of international public health concern. As a critical manifestation of metabolic dysregulation, excessive adipose tissue accumulation not only alters physical appearance but also poses chronic threats to health and may reduce life expectancy.

Obesity-Induced Chain Reaction An Overlooked Clinical Imperative

1. Escalating Risks of Metabolic Syndrome and Chronic Diseases

Diabetes Mellitusz：Pro-inflammatory adipokines secreted by adipose tissue impair insulin sensitivity, fostering insulin resistance and elevating susceptibility to type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Cardiovascular Diseases：Obesity commonly coexists with hypertension and hyperlipidemia, consequently escalating the risk of atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, and cerebral apoplexy.

Fatty Liver Disease：Hepatic fat overload predisposes to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

2. ‘Additional Mechanical Load’ on the Musculoskeletal System

Each additional kilogram of body weight confers a 3- to 4-fold increment in knee joint mechanical stress.Obesity predisposes to osteoarthritis, particularly affecting weight-bearing articulations such as the knees and lumbar spine, ultimately impairing functional mobility and activities of daily living.

3. Significantly Elevated Cancer Risk

Investigations conducted by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) have identified obesity demonstrates associations with a minimum of 13 cancer types, encompassing malignancies of the breast, colon, and endometrium (association does not establish causality).Adipose tissue-derived estrogen and pro-inflammatory mediators may induce neoplastic proliferation.

Evidence-Based Approaches to ObesityClinical Practice Guidelines

To assist our guests in scientifically managing body weight and reducing health risks, IMC provides weight health management services to support safe weight reduction. The core service components are as follows:

1. Comprehensive Health Assessment

Comprehensive assessment including medical history review, baseline physical evaluation, and body composition analysis to precisely identify the etiology of obesity and potential health risks.

2. Targeted Laboratory and Diagnostic Investigations

Comprehensive investigations include complete blood count, diabetes risk screening, hepatic and renal function tests, lipid profile, thyroid function, and pancreatic function assessments. These systematically identify obesity-related health risks and provide data-driven support for subsequent management.

3. Personalized and Patient-Centered Treatment Protocol

Individualized clinical consultation with the general practitioner for comprehensive interpretation of medical examination reports. Based on diagnostic findings, individual lifestyle factors, and physical condition, health risks are analyzed and an exclusive weight management plan is customized. Concurrently, evidence-based dietary guidance is provided to facilitate the establishment of a rational nutritional pattern.

4. Stratified and Multi-component Intervention

Based on physician-led professional assessment, a stratified intervention approach is implemented with continuous professional guidance throughout the entire process.

5. Lifestyle Intervention

As a foundational intervention strategy, dietary optimization and individualized exercise prescription are integrated to combine nutritional modulation with physical activity. This approach facilitates the cultivation of sustainable, long-term healthy lifestyle behaviors and achieves steady weight management.

6. Medically Supervised Intervention

For individuals with comorbidities or refractory weight loss, a standardized medical intervention protocol is formulated by specialized physicians based on comprehensive evaluation findings. All interventional measures are initiated following face-to-face clinical assessment to ensure adherence to evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.

7. Specialist Consultation and Collaborative Support

For various obesity-related comorbidities, coordinated cross-specialty resources are mobilized to provide collaborative care, ensuring comprehensive patient safety and health outcomes.

* Weight management requires a gradual, stepwise approach. Due to substantial individual variability in treatment adaptation, specific intervention protocols must be determined following in-person clinical evaluation by an outpatient physician. Unsupervised experimentation with various weight reduction methods is strongly discouraged.