The octagon of opportunities in obesity

Abstract

The Ominous Octet is a popular construct, which has been
used to describe the aetiopathology of diabetes, as well
as the endocrine causation of obesity. We utilize this
model to create a smart and salutogenic rubric of obesity
pathogenesis. Our optimistic Octagon of Opportunities
lists eight causative or contributory factors, all of which
are associated with the development of obesity. The
model gives equal weightage to the biomedical and
psychosocial arms of the biopsychosocial model of
health. The framework encourages a proactive and
comprehensive approach to the prevention and
management of obesity.

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