Patient/Physician Relationships

Survey Says Doctors, Obese Patients Don't Discuss Weight

Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, April 22nd, 2001

Even though obesity is second only to smoking as the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., 57% of overweight people have never had a discussion about weight with their doctors, according to a Roper Starch survey released April 2, 2001, that examined the level of communication about weight between doctors and patients.

In addition, the survey found that 62% of overweight people do not believe that their weight poses a serious health risk, even though being overweight or obese is a significant risk factor for heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.

In a second major survey, released March 29, 2001,...

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Source: Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA (2001-04-22)

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