2024 in review: Taiwan Medical Association for the Study of Obesity (TMASO)

An important milestone for TMASO in 2024 was the Taichung Declaration: A Statement of Commitment to Address Sarcopenic Obesity in Asia and Oceania.

The declaration emphasizes the growing recognition of sarcopenic obesity as a serious health issue in Asia and Oceania. It highlights the need for specialized education, research, and clinical practices to address this condition, which involves both obesity and muscle loss. The declaration calls for increased collaboration and knowledge-sharing to improve diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. It urges healthcare professionals to prioritize sarcopenic obesity in clinical guidelines and policy making, aiming to reduce its prevalence and impact across the region.

The declaration was made during the International Conference for Sarcopenic Obesity in March 2024.