Spanish Society for the Study of Obesity (SEEDO)
The Spanish GIRO Guideline: A Paradigm Shift in the Management of Obesity in Adults
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Abstract
<p>Introduction: Current obesogenic environments, along with intrinsic factors, contribute to the obesity pandemic, which impacts the quality of life and healthcare for individuals with obesity. In addition, discrimination and stigma related to obesity remain widespread in our society. In this scenario, the Spanish Society for the Study of Obesity (SEEDO), in collaboration with 38 recognized scientific societies and 12 patients' organization, has elaborated the Spanish guideline for obesity management in adults, referred to as the GIRO guideline. GIRO aims to drive a shift in obesity management and serve as a guide for healthcare professionals (HCPs) to address this chronic and multifactorial disease.
