Befort Lab

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NIH R01 · 2024

Rural Engagement in TelemedTeam for Options in Obesity Treatment Solutions (RE-TOOL)

PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT Obesity increases risk for 13 types of cancer and now affects over 40% of the U.S. adult population, with even higher prevalence among rural Americans. Most worrisome, the prevalence of class 3 obesity (BMI ≥ 40), which contributes the highest cancer risk, is increasing at a rate 3 times higher in rural communities compared to urban areas. Rural residents often lack access to weight control programs and food and physical activity resources that promote healthy lifestyles, especially in small or remote rural areas. It is paramount that obesity treatment be offered in rural primary care, especially to reach those who have Class 3 obesity and/or co- morbid medical…

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