The importance of primary care in the prevention and treatment of obesity among children

Abstract

In order to study the quality of outpatient (polyclinic) care, we interviewed parents of children with obesity. According to the data obtained, the largest number (51,4 ± 3,6%) of children after the detection of obesity were regularly observed mainly by the endocrinologist, and by the family doctor - 35,7 ± 3,4% of children, respectively. 12.9 ± 2.4% of parents noted that they were not regularly observed by any specialist or engaged in self-medication. According to the results of the study, the recommendations (written or oral) regarding proper nutrition and adequate physical activity were obtained in 73 ± 2.7% of cases. At the same time, in 34 ± 2,8% of cases, recommendations were given by the family physician, 28 ± 2,7%- by endocrinologists or other specialists and 11 ± 1,8% were complex (by the group of specialists). Thus primary medical assistance to children with obesity is not sufficient