Dianne Burns, John Costello, Monica Haggart, Joanne Kerr, Keith Longshaw & Ruth Thornton consider the complexity of obesity and its health implications, highlighting its implications for community practitioners.
Dianne Burns RGN, BSc (Hons), MSc is a Lecturer in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner.
John Costello PhD, RN is a Senior Lecturer in Nursing.
Monica Haggart RGN, RM, RHV, BSc, MSc is a Lecturer in Health Visiting.
Joanne Kerr RGN, RHV, RNT MSc is a Lecturer in Nursing.
Keith Longshaw RN, RNT, BA is a Lecturer in Nursing.
Ruth Thornton RN, BSc, MA is Clinical Lead Active Case Management/Older People, Manchester Primary Care Trust.
Authors work at the School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work, University of Manchester.
Article accepted for publication: April 2009
