Expert Consensus on Obesity Management Protocols - A Joint Position Statement by Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI) and Endocrine Society of India (ESI).

Obesity in India is rising rapidly, with higher body fat at lower BMI and younger age compared to Western populations, leading to earlier onset of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in a resource-constrained health system.

By integrating prevention, individualized therapy and multidisciplinary care, the recommendations aim to standardize clinical practice, inform policy and improve outcomes and quality of life for people living with obesity in India.