What is Obesity
Obesity is not just a gain in weight and excess accumulation of fat. It is a complex psycho pathological condition ultimately resulting in an excess of body weight.
Indian Scenario
India is one of top ten obese patients in the world today. 120 million urban Indians are obese today. 45% of female population in metros is obese. It is a major problem affecting Indian society.
Causes
It is a major health problem affecting globally, and is like an epidemic in 21st century.
This is due to bad food habits like eating high caloric junk food, leading a sedentary life style. This has a net caloric gain effect and accumulation of body fat ultimately causing obesity.
BMI Calculation
BMI is not how you look, but rather an indication of the effect of your weight on your health. As BMI increases your risk of health also increases.
It is a simple index of a ratio of weight (in kg)/ height (in mtr2) that is used to asses the obesity. It is a very useful population level measure as it is same for both sex. BMI of more than 25 is considered as over weight, and BMI more than 30 as an
WHO Classification of Obesity :
Health Risk Obesity
Obesity doubles the risk of early deaths if one’s weight is more than twice the ideal. It also involves 5-7 times greater risk of death due to Diabetis or My-cardial Infarction. They also have high incidence of cancers. People who are obese (BMI : 30 to 34.9) have 9% (female) or 23% (Male) increased risk of death from cancer. Thus obese patients do not live long as compared to general population & have a reduced life expectancy. It has numerous negative social, psychological and economic repercussion on obese patient.
Co morbid conditions
Hypertension Diabetes mellitus [Type II]
Hyperlipidemia Gastro esophageal reflux
Sleep apnoea Osteoarthritis
Infertility Menstrual disorders Management of overweight & obese patients
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