Article Document Information Content Entity Continuant Continuant Entity Entity Review Generically Dependent Continuant 2025-05-08T14:21:35 RDF description of Next steps in efforts to address the obesity epidemic [review] - http://repository.healthpartners.com/individual/document-rn46041 public 23984 41548 Global Health Health Promotion Obesity Next steps in efforts to address the obesity epidemic [review] <p>Obesity prevalence continues to rise globally at alarming rates, with adverse health and economic implications. In this state-of-the-art review, we provide an analysis of selected evidence about the current knowledge in the obesity literature, including a synthesis of current challenges in obesity and its determinants. In addition, we review past and current efforts to combat the obesity epidemic, highlighting both successful efforts and areas for further development. Last, we offer insights into the next steps to address the obesity epidemic and advance the field of obesity through both research and practice by (a) adopting a systems perspective, (b) fostering cross-sector and community collaborations, (c) advancing health equity, (d) narrowing the research-to-practice and research-to-policy gaps with multidisciplinary approaches, and (e) embracing complementary approaches for concurrent obesity prevention and treatment.<p> 10.1146/annurev-publhealth-060922-044108 Integration of Research and Practice Systems Science Health Equity review document-rn46041 Social Determinants of Health 2025-04-14T21:36:40.216-05:00 46 Prevention 1 Annual Review of Public Health