Proposal for Obesity to be Consider as Chronic Disease under Chronic Disease Management Programme

Mr Chua asked if obesity will be classified as a chronic disease under the Chronic Disease Management Programme and, if not, what prerequisites are needed.
Minister Ong stated that obesity is not recognized as a chronic disease internationally or locally but is linked to other chronic diseases already covered under the programme.
The minister highlighted that patients needing weight management can access relevant programmes and consult their doctors for advice.
Under Healthier SG, doctors will create care plans and refer patients to appropriate weight management programmes based on individual needs and goals.
The government currently does not plan to classify obesity as a chronic disease due to its association with other conditions rather than being one itself.

Mr Chua asked if obesity will be classified as a chronic disease under the Chronic Disease Management Programme and, if not, what prerequisites are needed.
Minister Ong stated that obesity is not recognized as a chronic disease internationally or locally but is linked to other chronic diseases already covered under the programme.
The minister highlighted that patients needing weight management can access relevant programmes and consult their doctors for advice.
Under Healthier SG, doctors will create care plans and refer patients to appropriate weight management programmes based on individual needs and goals.
The government currently does not plan to classify obesity as a chronic disease due to its association with other conditions rather than being one itself.

Mr Chua asked if obesity will be classified as a chronic disease under the Chronic Disease Management Programme and, if not, what prerequisites are needed.
Minister Ong stated that obesity is not recognized as a chronic disease internationally or locally but is linked to other chronic diseases already covered under the programme.
The minister highlighted that patients needing weight management can access relevant programmes and consult their doctors for advice.
Under Healthier SG, doctors will create care plans and refer patients to appropriate weight management programmes based on individual needs and goals.
The government currently does not plan to classify obesity as a chronic disease due to its association with other conditions rather than being one itself.

Mr Chua asked if obesity will be classified as a chronic disease under the Chronic Disease Management Programme and, if not, what prerequisites are needed.
Minister Ong stated that obesity is not recognized as a chronic disease internationally or locally but is linked to other chronic diseases already covered under the programme.
The minister highlighted that patients needing weight management can access relevant programmes and consult their doctors for advice.
Under Healthier SG, doctors will create care plans and refer patients to appropriate weight management programmes based on individual needs and goals.
The government currently does not plan to classify obesity as a chronic disease due to its association with other conditions rather than being one itself.

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