Atencion primaria
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Randomized Controlled Trial
[Effectiveness of a therapeutic practice on overweight in primary care].
To evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention program on overweight to achieve a minimum decrease of 5% or a optimum of 10% of initial weight a year, and to identify the factors associated with slimming. ⋯ The intervention group had a loss of 5% of initial weight in the first 6 months, 16.5% more than the control group, and 21% more in one year. Achieving the minimum objective was associated with the intervention group, the number of visits and the diagnosis of diabetes.