Importance Unhealthful dietary patterns, low levels of physical activity, and high sedentary
time increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Objective To systematically review the …

Objective To assess the potential benefit of digital health interventions (DHIs) on
cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes (CVD events, all-cause mortality, hospitalizations) …

Although general practice can contribute to reducing health inequalities, existing evidence
provides little guidance on how this reduction can be achieved. We reviewed interventions …

Introduction Obesity treatment is less successful for socioeconomically disadvantaged
populations, particularly when delivered in primary care. Digital health strategies can extend …

On behalf of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, we present a model of obesity management
in primary care based on the 5As counseling framework (Assess, Advise, Agree, Assist, and …

Background Automated telephone communication systems (ATCS) can deliver voice
messages and collect health‐related information from patients using either their telephone's …

Background Obesity is a major risk factor for emerging non-communicable diseases (NCDS)
in middle income countries including South Africa (SA). Understanding the multiple and …

Background The secondary use of health data is central to biomedical research in the era of
data science and precision medicine. National and international initiatives, such as the …

Background: Behavioral weight management programs (BWMPs) enhance weight loss in
the short term, but longer term cardiometabolic effects are uncertain as weight is commonly …

Objective Evidence is lacking regarding effective weight control treatments in pregnancy for
ethnic minority women with obesity. This study evaluated whether a technology‐based …