At ObesityOut.com.mx, we align with the most significant advancements in understanding and treating obesity. Recently, The Venice Declaration has marked a turning point, driving a crucial paradigm shift: recognizing obesity not as a lack of willpower or a purely aesthetic matter, but as a complex, multifactorial chronic disease that demands a comprehensive medical approach and appropriate health policies.

Affecting over 1 billion people worldwide, obesity represents one of the most pressing global health challenges of the twenty-first century.

A Global Call to Action for Health

This global declaration, issued by the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), reinforces the urgent need for a paradigm shift in the perception, diagnosis, and management of obesity. It emphasizes the importance of:. Se enfatiza la importancia de:

• Precise Diagnosis and Addressing Inertia: Despite its widespread prevalence, obesity remains underdiagnosed and often misperceived as a lifestyle choice. The Venice Declaration addresses "diagnostic inertia" (failure to recognize obesity as a specific disease) and "therapeutic inertia" (failure to initiate or intensify evidence-based treatments). It advocates for discontinuing terms like "morbid obesity" and instead viewing obesity as a spectrum from pre-clinical to clinical stages.
• Multimodal and Personalized Treatment: The Declaration underscores the importance of a full spectrum of personalized therapeutic options. This includes lifestyle interventions (nutritional, physical activity, and psychological support) , pharmacotherapy , endoscopic treatments , and bariatric and metabolic surgery , as combined approaches yield better outcomes.
• Health Policy Change and Stigma Elimination: Healthcare systems are urged to prioritize equitable access to evidence-based treatments and to dismantle barriers hindering effective, long-term care. Furthermore, the declaration calls for actively challenging and eliminating weight bias and stigma across healthcare systems, clinical practices, public policies, and broader society.

Dr. Cano's Perspective: Expertise and Commitment to The Venice Declaration

For Dr. Luis Cano, a renowned bariatric surgeon with over 15 years of experience and advanced specialization in Obesity and Metabolic Diseases Surgery, The Venice Declaration reinforces the vision he has championed throughout his professional career. As a Certified Bariatric Surgeon by the Mexican Council of General Surgery, Dr. Cano is a strong believer in the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach to combat obesity.

"This declaration validates what we at ObesityOut.com.mx have always advocated for: obesity is a complex, chronic disease that deserves to be treated with seriousness and empathy, not as a personal failing," states Dr. Cano, echoing IFSO's message. "My commitment is to offer my patients the most advanced treatment options, from lifestyle changes and pharmacotherapy to endoscopic procedures and bariatric surgery, which remains the most effective long-term treatment for obesity and its related complications."

Dr. Cano, with 12 years of direct surgical experience and 9 years specifically in bariatric surgery, emphasizes the importance of eradicating the stigma associated with obesity, which often leads patients to delay seeking help. The Venice Declaration promotes "person-first language" and advocates moving beyond "war rhetoric" when referring to this condition, something Dr. Cano integrates into his daily practice. The lack of equitable access to bariatric surgery is concerning, as less than 1% of eligible patients worldwide currently have access to it.

A Healthier Future with Professional Focus

The Venice Declaration represents a crucial step forward in the battle against obesity. At ObesityOut.com.mx, under the guidance of Dr. Cano, we are prepared to lead you on this path, offering comprehensive solutions based on the latest evidence. We invite you to learn more about how we can help you improve your health and quality of life.

Reference

• "The Venice Declaration: Obesity as a Disease-A Call to Action for Diagnosis, Multimodal Treatment, and Policy Change" | Obesity Surgery. You can find more information through related searches on academic platforms or in the official publication of Obesity Surgery: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11695-025-07869-7 (Note: Full access to the original article may require subscription or purchase).

De Luca, M., Belluzzi, A., Navarra, G. et al. The Venice Declaration: Obesity as a Disease—A Call to Action for Diagnosis, Multimodal Treatment, and Policy Change. OBES SURG 35, 1999–2003 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-025-07869-7