Obesity: Causes, Symptoms, Complications, and Treatment
"Obesity is a complex disease characterized by excessive body fat, leading to various health risks such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and treatment options. Discover how physical inactivity, overeating, genetics, and other factors contribute to obesity. Find out how to manage obesity through dietary changes, physical activity, and weight loss interventions for an improved quality of life."
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OBESITY OBESITY Mrs .A. Denis Rani, Assistant Professor, Bon Secours College for Women.
Obesity Obesity Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat. It is a medical problem that increases the risk of other diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers.
CAUSES OF OBESITY Physical inactivity Overeating Genetics Frequency of eating A diet in simple carbohydrates Medications Psychological factors Diseases Social issues
Symptoms Symptoms Obesity is diagnosed when your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or higher. To determine your body mass index, divide your weight in pounds by your in inches squared and multiply by703. Or divide your weight kilograms by our height in meters squared.
Symptoms BMI WEIGTH STATUS Below 18.5 Underweight 18.5 24.9 Normal 25.0 29.9 Overweight 30.0 and higher obesity
Symptoms Shortness of breath Aching knees High blood pressure
Backache Skin problem Depression Heartburn
COMPLICATIONS COMPLICATIONS Heart disease and strokes Types 2 diabetes Certain cancer Digestive Problems
Complications Gynecological Sleep apnea Osteoarthritis
Diagnosis Taking your health history A general physical exam Calculating your BMI Measuring your waist circumference Checking for other health problems Blood Test
Treatment Dietary changes Physical activity and exercise Behaviour changes Weight loss medication Weight loss surgery
Quality of life Obesity can diminish your overall quality of life. You may not be able to do things such as participating in enjoyable activities. You may avoid public places. Other weight related issues that may affect your quality of life include:
QUALITY OF LIFE QUALITY OF LIFE Disability Depression Shame and guilt Sexual problem Lower work achievem ent Social isolation
PREVENTION PREVENTION Monitor your weight regularly Avoid the food traps that cause you to eat Follow a healthy- eating plan Exercise Regularly Be Consistent
TREATMENT TREATMENT Weight mgt programmer Regular Physical Activity Changing Your Habits Weight loss Devices Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Devices Special diets
