In its first national evaluation of Swedish obesity care, the authority concludes that the condition is both underdiagnosed and undertreated. Few people receive treatment with medication, surgery or lifestyle support.
"Many patients seek care for a long time without the disease being recognized or treated. This means that people risk getting sicker unnecessarily," says unit manager Maria State in a press release.
The regions need to offer treatment earlier and to more people, and primary and specialist care must strengthen cooperation and ensure long-term follow-up, according to the National Board of Health and Welfare.
