A Narrative Review of Weight Management Strategies: From Lifestyle Interventions to Emerging Pharmacotherapies

Key Points

• The central aim is to evaluate weight management strategies involving both lifestyle changes and pharmacotherapies.
• Conducted a narrative review of existing literature on weight management strategies.
• Evaluated both lifestyle interventions and emerging pharmacotherapies.
• Assessed factors like behavioral support, accessibility, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Personalized and multidisciplinary approaches are identified as key for effective obesity management.
• Long-term success is correlated with sustained behavioral support and accessibility to treatments.
• Emerging pharmacotherapies offer innovative options but require continuous evaluation for safety and cost-effectiveness.

Abstract