Table of Contents:

Treating and Preventing Obesity:  A Systematic Review of the Evidence

Summary
Background
Definition of Obesity
Causes of Obesity
Health Risks of Obesity
Impact on Quality of Life
Economic Aspects
Report Design and Content
Preventive Interventions Against Obesity
Preventing Obesity in Adults
Preventing Obesity in Children and Adolescents
Quality of Life
Effect of Weight Loss on Obesity-Related Diseases and Conditions
Cost Effectiveness of Different Treatment Methods
Conclusions by SBU

Chapter 1.     Background

Chapter 2.     Systematic Literature Review- Methods

Chapter 3.     Preventing Obesity

Chapter 4.     Treating Obesity in Adults

Chapter 5.     Treating Obesity in Children and Adolescents

Chapter 6.     Quality of Life

Chapter 7.     Effects of Obesity Treatment on Diseases and Special Conditions

Chapter 8.     Economic Evaluation of Treatment Methods

Chapter 9.     Ethical Aspects