1) Over the past 20 years, there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the US, with over 64% of adults now overweight or obese. This represents a 14% increase since 1988-1994 and 36% increase since 1976-1980.
2) Obesity is associated with increased risk of diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, certain cancers, and arthritis. The growing prevalence of obesity places a huge burden on healthcare costs.
3) Several studies have shown strong correlations between body mass index (BMI) and health risks. Higher BMIs are linked to increased risks of mortality, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. Maintaining a healthy weight is important for reducing chronic disease risks.
Unhealthy weight development has dramatically increased in the United States over the past 20 years. Currently, over 64% of American adults are overweight or obese. Obesity is linked to increased risk of diseases like diabetes, hypertension, certain cancers, and arthritis. The rising rates of obesity and related health issues pose a tremendous burden on health costs and resource use. Immediate action is needed from health services to reduce the increase in risk of new cases of diseases like diabetes and heart disease associated with obesity.
The document summarizes obesity trends and statistics in the United States. It finds that approximately 66% of American adults are overweight or obese, with obesity rates doubling over the past 30 years. Obesity is associated with increased risk of diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and certain cancers. Minority groups and those of lower socioeconomic status tend to have higher obesity rates. Maintaining a healthy diet and active lifestyle can help address the national challenge of obesity.
Obesity is a medical condition defined by excess body fat that may negatively impact health. A person is considered obese when their body mass index (BMI), a ratio of weight to height, exceeds 30 kg/m2. Potential causes of increasing obesity rates include lack of sleep, environmental pollutants, decreased smoking, and genetic factors passed between generations. Consequences of obesity include increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other health issues as well as psychological impacts like low self-esteem. Treatment focuses on lifestyle changes like diet and exercise, but may also include weight loss drugs or surgery for severe cases.
Obesity is defined as excessive body fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. It is a global issue, with over 650 million obese adults worldwide in 2016. Key causes include physical inactivity, overeating, genetics, and high calorie diets. Health risks include increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancers, respiratory issues and more. Treatment involves lifestyle changes like diet modification, increased physical activity, behavior therapy and sometimes medication or surgery. Managing obesity requires a comprehensive approach across several domains.
This document discusses predicting obesity rates in the US using discrete choice models. It first provides background on discrete choice models and why standard regression is not appropriate for binary dependent variables. It then analyzes Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey data from 2006-2010 to predict obesity. Logistic regression and marginal effects are used to model the probability of being obese based on demographic and socioeconomic variables. The results show age has a non-linear effect, initially decreasing obesity probability but then increasing it at older ages.
Obesity is defined as excess body fat accumulation that can impair health. It is assessed using body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and other measures. While some argue it is not a true disease, others believe it is as it is associated with numerous comorbidities. Treating obesity involves diet, exercise and behavior changes. Pharmacotherapy or surgery may be used for more severe obesity, especially if comorbidities are present. Maintaining weight loss is challenging as the number of fat cells does not decrease significantly with dieting.
- 66% of American adults are overweight, including more than 32% who are obese. It is estimated that by 2030, the entire American adult population will be overweight or obese.
- Body mass index (BMI) is used to evaluate body weight and composition. A BMI over 25 is considered overweight and over 30 is obese. Factors like gender, age, heredity, and metabolism impact body composition and fat distribution.
- Excess body fat, especially around the waist, increases health risks like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers. Very low body fat can also cause problems with reproductive, circulatory and immune systems. Genetics, lifestyle, and psychological factors all contribute to weight issues.
This document discusses obesity and its relationship to heart disease. It defines obesity and describes how both genetic and behavioral factors contribute to being overweight. Visceral abdominal fat is associated with insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, increasing risks for type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Obesity causes heart disease through mechanisms like insulin resistance, inflammation, and increased stress on the heart from carrying excess weight. Modest weight loss through diet and exercise can significantly reduce cardiovascular risks. Anti-obesity medications and bariatric surgery are treatment options for severe obesity when more conservative measures have failed.
Unhealthy weight development has dramatically increased in the United States over the past 20 years. Currently, over 64% of American adults are overweight or obese. Obesity is linked to increased risk of diseases like diabetes, hypertension, certain cancers, and arthritis. The rising rates of obesity and related health issues pose a tremendous burden on health costs and resource use. Immediate action is needed from health services to reduce the increase in risk of new cases of diseases like diabetes and heart disease associated with obesity.
The document summarizes obesity trends and statistics in the United States. It finds that approximately 66% of American adults are overweight or obese, with obesity rates doubling over the past 30 years. Obesity is associated with increased risk of diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and certain cancers. Minority groups and those of lower socioeconomic status tend to have higher obesity rates. Maintaining a healthy diet and active lifestyle can help address the national challenge of obesity.
Obesity is a medical condition defined by excess body fat that may negatively impact health. A person is considered obese when their body mass index (BMI), a ratio of weight to height, exceeds 30 kg/m2. Potential causes of increasing obesity rates include lack of sleep, environmental pollutants, decreased smoking, and genetic factors passed between generations. Consequences of obesity include increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other health issues as well as psychological impacts like low self-esteem. Treatment focuses on lifestyle changes like diet and exercise, but may also include weight loss drugs or surgery for severe cases.
Obesity is defined as excessive body fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. It is a global issue, with over 650 million obese adults worldwide in 2016. Key causes include physical inactivity, overeating, genetics, and high calorie diets. Health risks include increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancers, respiratory issues and more. Treatment involves lifestyle changes like diet modification, increased physical activity, behavior therapy and sometimes medication or surgery. Managing obesity requires a comprehensive approach across several domains.
This document discusses predicting obesity rates in the US using discrete choice models. It first provides background on discrete choice models and why standard regression is not appropriate for binary dependent variables. It then analyzes Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey data from 2006-2010 to predict obesity. Logistic regression and marginal effects are used to model the probability of being obese based on demographic and socioeconomic variables. The results show age has a non-linear effect, initially decreasing obesity probability but then increasing it at older ages.
Obesity is defined as excess body fat accumulation that can impair health. It is assessed using body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and other measures. While some argue it is not a true disease, others believe it is as it is associated with numerous comorbidities. Treating obesity involves diet, exercise and behavior changes. Pharmacotherapy or surgery may be used for more severe obesity, especially if comorbidities are present. Maintaining weight loss is challenging as the number of fat cells does not decrease significantly with dieting.
- 66% of American adults are overweight, including more than 32% who are obese. It is estimated that by 2030, the entire American adult population will be overweight or obese.
- Body mass index (BMI) is used to evaluate body weight and composition. A BMI over 25 is considered overweight and over 30 is obese. Factors like gender, age, heredity, and metabolism impact body composition and fat distribution.
- Excess body fat, especially around the waist, increases health risks like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers. Very low body fat can also cause problems with reproductive, circulatory and immune systems. Genetics, lifestyle, and psychological factors all contribute to weight issues.
This document discusses obesity and its relationship to heart disease. It defines obesity and describes how both genetic and behavioral factors contribute to being overweight. Visceral abdominal fat is associated with insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, increasing risks for type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Obesity causes heart disease through mechanisms like insulin resistance, inflammation, and increased stress on the heart from carrying excess weight. Modest weight loss through diet and exercise can significantly reduce cardiovascular risks. Anti-obesity medications and bariatric surgery are treatment options for severe obesity when more conservative measures have failed.
This document provides an overview of obesity including its definition, prevalence, health consequences, assessment, treatment approaches, and guidelines. Some key points:
- Obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or higher. It affects over 60 million US adults and rates have doubled globally in the last 30 years.
- It increases the risk of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Treatment involves diet, exercise, behavior change and sometimes medication or surgery.
- The Edmonton Obesity Staging System complements BMI by assessing medical complications, functional limitations, and quality of life across 5 stages from no risk factors to end-stage disease.
The document discusses obesity, including its definition, classification, prevalence, causes, comorbidities, and treatment approaches. Some key points include:
- Obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or higher and is classified based on BMI levels. It affects over 19% of adults in the US and over 32% in Kuwait.
- Factors contributing to obesity include an energy imbalance where calorie intake exceeds energy expenditure. Hypothalamus plays a role in regulating hunger and satiety.
- Obesity is associated with increased risk of diseases like heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and certain cancers.
- Treatment involves lifestyle changes like diet and exercise, as well as potential drug therapies or surgery for
The health hazards associated with obesity. Mortality morbidity
Complications related to obesity
type 2 diabetes.
high blood pressure.
heart disease and strokes.
certain types of cancer.
sleep apnea.
osteoarthritis.
fatty liver disease.
Obesity Grand Rounds by Dr. Susan BelandNick Gowen
This document summarizes the history and current state of obesity. It begins with a case study and outlines treatment. It then reviews how obesity was once seen positively in art but now stigmatized. Obesity increased with agriculture and reduced hunger. The document defines obesity using BMI and lists its complications. It examines obesity demographics, costs, and failed diet strategies. Some diets showed modest short term weight loss but long term success is challenging due to biological and behavioral factors. Sugar intake is linked to increased obesity and chronic diseases.
PRESENTED BY: AYESHA KABEER
FROM: UNIVERSITY OF GUJRAT SIALKOT SUBCAMPUS
Obesity and Cardiovascular Diseases
1. Causes of Overweight and Obesity
2. Accessing Obesity
-Body Mass Index
3. Cardiovascular Diseases caused by Obesity
The document discusses obesity trends in the United States. It notes that about 66% of American adults are overweight or obese, with obesity rates more than doubling over the past 30 years. Obesity is associated with increased risk of diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and some cancers. Factors like diet, physical activity, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status influence obesity rates. Maintaining a BMI between 20-25 through energy balance is considered the healthiest weight range.
As a chronic disease it is prevalent in both developed and developing countries, and affecting children(10-20%) as well as adults(20-40%).Excess weight gain invites many associated diseases.
Obesity represents a significant and growing global health crisis. Rates of obesity have doubled worldwide since 1980 due to genetic and environmental factors. Obesity is associated with numerous health risks and comorbidities. It is estimated that over 250 million people worldwide are affected by obesity.
This document discusses obesity, including its definition, types, causes, and prevention strategies. Obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or higher and is caused by factors like unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and genetics. The worldwide prevalence of obesity nearly tripled between 1975 and 2016. Prevention strategies include promoting nutritious foods, physical activity, limiting screen time, and getting sufficient sleep. Annual BMI screening and lifestyle counseling can help with primary and secondary prevention of obesity.
The document discusses defining and measuring obesity, as well as factors that contribute to obesity such as lifestyle, diet, genetics, and society/environment. It also explores criticisms of defining obesity solely through BMI and questions whether obesity always equates to poor health. The document advocates considering obesity from a more critical perspective that accounts for other influences beyond individual choices.
Obesity is defined as a BMI greater than or equal to 25. There are two main types: exogenous obesity caused by consuming more calories than needed, and endogenous obesity resulting from endocrine or metabolic dysfunction. Obesity can be classified as either hyperplastic or hypertrophic. Common causes include overeating, pregnancy, menopause, oral contraceptives, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and various endocrine disorders. Signs and symptoms include tight clothes, weight gain, and excess fat around the waist. Obesity is associated with increased risks of diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems. Preventive measures include following a healthy diet, portion control, exercise, limiting screen time, and monitoring weight and waistline
The document discusses the epidemiology of obesity globally and in India. It notes that obesity prevalence has risen dramatically worldwide and in India over past decades. Obesity is associated with increased risk of many non-communicable diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and certain cancers. The document outlines factors contributing to obesity like diet, physical activity levels, genetics and environment. It provides data on obesity trends in India from various studies as well as prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adults.
This document provides a summary of a presentation on lifestyle medicine and cancer. It discusses how lifestyle factors like smoking, obesity, nutrition, and exercise can impact cancer risk. Obesity is linked to increased risk of several cancers like breast, colon, and prostate cancer. High meat consumption is also associated with greater breast and colon cancer risk. Nutrition plays a role, as diets high in fruits and vegetables are protective while diets high in red meat and processed meat increase cancer risk.
The document discusses obesity and overweight, defining them as excess body weight and fat storage. It notes that obesity is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors, and identifies some common causes like lack of physical activity, unhealthy diets, pregnancy, lack of sleep, certain medical conditions and medications. The health risks of obesity are also summarized, including increased risk of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers.
Miracle of Herbals and Natural Products in Treatment and Regulation of Obesityijtsrd
The perfect anti obesity sedate would deliver supported weight misfortune with negligible side effects. The instruments that direct vitality adjust have significant built in repetition, overlap considerably with other physiological capacities, and are affected by social, hedonic and psychological components that restrain the viability of pharmacological intercessions. It is therefore unsurprising that anti obesity medicate revelation programs have been littered with untrue starts, failures in clinical improvement, and withdrawals due to unfavorable impacts that were not fully appreciated at the time of dispatch. Drugs that target pathways in metabolic tissues, such as adipocytes, liver and skeletal muscle, have appeared potential in preclinical considers but none has however come to clinical development. Later enhancements within the understanding of peptidergic flagging of starvation and satiety from the gastrointestinal tract intervened by ghrelin, cholecystokinin CCK , peptide YY PYY and glucagon like peptide 1 GLP 1 Himangshu Jyoti Hazarika | Aziz Ahmed | Kaushal K. Chandrul ""Miracle of Herbals and Natural Products in Treatment and Regulation of Obesity"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-4 , June 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd23549.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/pharmacy/other/23549/miracle-of-herbals-and-natural-products-in-treatment-and-regulation-of-obesity/himangshu-jyoti-hazarika
Obesity And Female CANCER, Dr. Sharda Jain & Lifecare team Lifecare Centre
This document discusses the link between obesity and cancer in women. It notes that obesity rates have doubled globally since 1970 and are a leading cause of preventable cancer. Several studies are cited showing higher cancer incidence and mortality rates among obese populations. Obesity can increase cancer risk through higher estrogen levels, insulin resistance, chronic inflammation and oxidative stress. The document recommends maintaining a healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise, sleep and stress management to reduce obesity and cancer risk. It emphasizes the need for awareness among women in India about this health issue.
Prevalence of overweight,obesity and abdominal obesity among adolescentTareq Hassan
This document outlines a study that aimed to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity in adolescents aged 13-19 in Maijdee city, Noakhali. The study used a cross-sectional design with a sample of 320 adolescents, collecting data on gender, age, weight, height and BMI. Results found the prevalence of overweight was higher in boys (9.44%) than girls (3.57%), while the prevalence of obesity was higher in girls (1.43%) than boys (0.56%). Overall, the study concluded there was a moderate prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents in the given location, with prevalence higher in boys than girls.
This document discusses obesity, including its historical aspects, definitions, classifications based on BMI, etiology, pathophysiology involving hormones like leptin and ghrelin, patterns of body fat distribution, health risks associated with obesity like increased risk of mortality, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers. It also discusses medical management of obesity through approaches like weight reduction, weight maintenance, drug therapy, and very low calorie diets.
My seminar Obesity by Hani
Obesity is a public health and policy problem because of its increase prevalence, costs and health effect. (WHO, 2012, National heart lung and blood institute. 2012)
. The risk factor for chronic disease are highly prevalence (Zindah, Belbeisi, Walke & Makdad 2008)
The obesity and the overweight are risk for number of chronic disease include diabetes cardio vascular disease and cancer (WHO,2010)
nejm obesidad en adolescente. 2102062.pdfmedineumo
obesidad en adolescente: suscríbase a nuestro canal de YouTube _MediNeumo_
La obesidad durante la adolescencia (10 a 19 años de edad) está asociada con consecuencias para la salud que incluyen prediabetes y diabetes tipo 2, enfermedad del hígado graso no alcohólico, dislipidemia, síndrome de ovario poliquístico (SOP), apnea obstructiva del sueño, y salud mental trastornos y estigma social. demás, la obesidad durante la adolescencia es un factor de riesgo de complicaciones y muerte por enfermedad coronaria , así como de muerte por cualquier causa en la edad adulta, incluida la edad adulta temprana.
This document provides an overview of obesity including its definition, prevalence, health consequences, assessment, treatment approaches, and guidelines. Some key points:
- Obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or higher. It affects over 60 million US adults and rates have doubled globally in the last 30 years.
- It increases the risk of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Treatment involves diet, exercise, behavior change and sometimes medication or surgery.
- The Edmonton Obesity Staging System complements BMI by assessing medical complications, functional limitations, and quality of life across 5 stages from no risk factors to end-stage disease.
The document discusses obesity, including its definition, classification, prevalence, causes, comorbidities, and treatment approaches. Some key points include:
- Obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or higher and is classified based on BMI levels. It affects over 19% of adults in the US and over 32% in Kuwait.
- Factors contributing to obesity include an energy imbalance where calorie intake exceeds energy expenditure. Hypothalamus plays a role in regulating hunger and satiety.
- Obesity is associated with increased risk of diseases like heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and certain cancers.
- Treatment involves lifestyle changes like diet and exercise, as well as potential drug therapies or surgery for
The health hazards associated with obesity. Mortality morbidity
Complications related to obesity
type 2 diabetes.
high blood pressure.
heart disease and strokes.
certain types of cancer.
sleep apnea.
osteoarthritis.
fatty liver disease.
Obesity Grand Rounds by Dr. Susan BelandNick Gowen
This document summarizes the history and current state of obesity. It begins with a case study and outlines treatment. It then reviews how obesity was once seen positively in art but now stigmatized. Obesity increased with agriculture and reduced hunger. The document defines obesity using BMI and lists its complications. It examines obesity demographics, costs, and failed diet strategies. Some diets showed modest short term weight loss but long term success is challenging due to biological and behavioral factors. Sugar intake is linked to increased obesity and chronic diseases.
PRESENTED BY: AYESHA KABEER
FROM: UNIVERSITY OF GUJRAT SIALKOT SUBCAMPUS
Obesity and Cardiovascular Diseases
1. Causes of Overweight and Obesity
2. Accessing Obesity
-Body Mass Index
3. Cardiovascular Diseases caused by Obesity
The document discusses obesity trends in the United States. It notes that about 66% of American adults are overweight or obese, with obesity rates more than doubling over the past 30 years. Obesity is associated with increased risk of diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and some cancers. Factors like diet, physical activity, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status influence obesity rates. Maintaining a BMI between 20-25 through energy balance is considered the healthiest weight range.
As a chronic disease it is prevalent in both developed and developing countries, and affecting children(10-20%) as well as adults(20-40%).Excess weight gain invites many associated diseases.
Obesity represents a significant and growing global health crisis. Rates of obesity have doubled worldwide since 1980 due to genetic and environmental factors. Obesity is associated with numerous health risks and comorbidities. It is estimated that over 250 million people worldwide are affected by obesity.
This document discusses obesity, including its definition, types, causes, and prevention strategies. Obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or higher and is caused by factors like unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and genetics. The worldwide prevalence of obesity nearly tripled between 1975 and 2016. Prevention strategies include promoting nutritious foods, physical activity, limiting screen time, and getting sufficient sleep. Annual BMI screening and lifestyle counseling can help with primary and secondary prevention of obesity.
The document discusses defining and measuring obesity, as well as factors that contribute to obesity such as lifestyle, diet, genetics, and society/environment. It also explores criticisms of defining obesity solely through BMI and questions whether obesity always equates to poor health. The document advocates considering obesity from a more critical perspective that accounts for other influences beyond individual choices.
Obesity is defined as a BMI greater than or equal to 25. There are two main types: exogenous obesity caused by consuming more calories than needed, and endogenous obesity resulting from endocrine or metabolic dysfunction. Obesity can be classified as either hyperplastic or hypertrophic. Common causes include overeating, pregnancy, menopause, oral contraceptives, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and various endocrine disorders. Signs and symptoms include tight clothes, weight gain, and excess fat around the waist. Obesity is associated with increased risks of diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems. Preventive measures include following a healthy diet, portion control, exercise, limiting screen time, and monitoring weight and waistline
The document discusses the epidemiology of obesity globally and in India. It notes that obesity prevalence has risen dramatically worldwide and in India over past decades. Obesity is associated with increased risk of many non-communicable diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and certain cancers. The document outlines factors contributing to obesity like diet, physical activity levels, genetics and environment. It provides data on obesity trends in India from various studies as well as prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adults.
This document provides a summary of a presentation on lifestyle medicine and cancer. It discusses how lifestyle factors like smoking, obesity, nutrition, and exercise can impact cancer risk. Obesity is linked to increased risk of several cancers like breast, colon, and prostate cancer. High meat consumption is also associated with greater breast and colon cancer risk. Nutrition plays a role, as diets high in fruits and vegetables are protective while diets high in red meat and processed meat increase cancer risk.
The document discusses obesity and overweight, defining them as excess body weight and fat storage. It notes that obesity is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors, and identifies some common causes like lack of physical activity, unhealthy diets, pregnancy, lack of sleep, certain medical conditions and medications. The health risks of obesity are also summarized, including increased risk of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers.
Miracle of Herbals and Natural Products in Treatment and Regulation of Obesityijtsrd
The perfect anti obesity sedate would deliver supported weight misfortune with negligible side effects. The instruments that direct vitality adjust have significant built in repetition, overlap considerably with other physiological capacities, and are affected by social, hedonic and psychological components that restrain the viability of pharmacological intercessions. It is therefore unsurprising that anti obesity medicate revelation programs have been littered with untrue starts, failures in clinical improvement, and withdrawals due to unfavorable impacts that were not fully appreciated at the time of dispatch. Drugs that target pathways in metabolic tissues, such as adipocytes, liver and skeletal muscle, have appeared potential in preclinical considers but none has however come to clinical development. Later enhancements within the understanding of peptidergic flagging of starvation and satiety from the gastrointestinal tract intervened by ghrelin, cholecystokinin CCK , peptide YY PYY and glucagon like peptide 1 GLP 1 Himangshu Jyoti Hazarika | Aziz Ahmed | Kaushal K. Chandrul ""Miracle of Herbals and Natural Products in Treatment and Regulation of Obesity"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-4 , June 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd23549.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/pharmacy/other/23549/miracle-of-herbals-and-natural-products-in-treatment-and-regulation-of-obesity/himangshu-jyoti-hazarika
Obesity And Female CANCER, Dr. Sharda Jain & Lifecare team Lifecare Centre
This document discusses the link between obesity and cancer in women. It notes that obesity rates have doubled globally since 1970 and are a leading cause of preventable cancer. Several studies are cited showing higher cancer incidence and mortality rates among obese populations. Obesity can increase cancer risk through higher estrogen levels, insulin resistance, chronic inflammation and oxidative stress. The document recommends maintaining a healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise, sleep and stress management to reduce obesity and cancer risk. It emphasizes the need for awareness among women in India about this health issue.
Prevalence of overweight,obesity and abdominal obesity among adolescentTareq Hassan
This document outlines a study that aimed to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity in adolescents aged 13-19 in Maijdee city, Noakhali. The study used a cross-sectional design with a sample of 320 adolescents, collecting data on gender, age, weight, height and BMI. Results found the prevalence of overweight was higher in boys (9.44%) than girls (3.57%), while the prevalence of obesity was higher in girls (1.43%) than boys (0.56%). Overall, the study concluded there was a moderate prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents in the given location, with prevalence higher in boys than girls.
This document discusses obesity, including its historical aspects, definitions, classifications based on BMI, etiology, pathophysiology involving hormones like leptin and ghrelin, patterns of body fat distribution, health risks associated with obesity like increased risk of mortality, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers. It also discusses medical management of obesity through approaches like weight reduction, weight maintenance, drug therapy, and very low calorie diets.
My seminar Obesity by Hani
Obesity is a public health and policy problem because of its increase prevalence, costs and health effect. (WHO, 2012, National heart lung and blood institute. 2012)
. The risk factor for chronic disease are highly prevalence (Zindah, Belbeisi, Walke & Makdad 2008)
The obesity and the overweight are risk for number of chronic disease include diabetes cardio vascular disease and cancer (WHO,2010)
nejm obesidad en adolescente. 2102062.pdfmedineumo
obesidad en adolescente: suscríbase a nuestro canal de YouTube _MediNeumo_
La obesidad durante la adolescencia (10 a 19 años de edad) está asociada con consecuencias para la salud que incluyen prediabetes y diabetes tipo 2, enfermedad del hígado graso no alcohólico, dislipidemia, síndrome de ovario poliquístico (SOP), apnea obstructiva del sueño, y salud mental trastornos y estigma social. demás, la obesidad durante la adolescencia es un factor de riesgo de complicaciones y muerte por enfermedad coronaria , así como de muerte por cualquier causa en la edad adulta, incluida la edad adulta temprana.
The document discusses obesity, including its prevalence, complications, and treatment. Some key points:
- Obesity is defined as having a BMI of over 30 or excess body fat of over 20%. It results from consuming more calories than expended.
- It is common worldwide and in countries like India and China. In the US, over 30% of adults are obese, costing $147 billion annually.
- Obesity increases the risk of conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, and some cancers.
- Treatment involves lifestyle changes like diet and exercise. For higher-risk patients, treatment may include medication or surgery to help with weight loss and reduce
The document summarizes data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2015-2016 on obesity prevalence in the United States. It finds that the prevalence of obesity among US adults was 39.8% in 2015-2016, affecting over 93 million adults. Obesity rates were highest among middle-aged adults and among non-Hispanic black and Hispanic individuals. Between 1999-2000 and 2015-2016, obesity prevalence increased significantly in both adults and youth in the US.
This document discusses obesity, including its definition, classification, causes, assessment methods, and complications. It defines obesity as excess body fat over 20% of ideal body weight and distinguishes it from overweight. The document outlines methods to classify obesity, such as body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio, and lists common medical complications like diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. Finally, it recommends strategies for weight reduction, including calorie reduction through diet and exercise, behavioral modification, and sometimes surgery for severe obesity.
Management of Excess Weight and Obesity: A Global PerspectiveCrimsonPublishersIOD
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), especially, hypertension, excess weight, obesity, metabolic syndrome, type-2 diabetes, and vascular diseases,
have increased rapidly in the last two decades and have reached an epidemic status worldwide. Some experts have compared this increase in the
incidence of these diseases as “tsunamis”. Tsunamis’ are seasonal and unpredictable whereas, these diseases are predictable and not seasonal. So, what
are we going to do about this situation? Are we going to sit and wait for some miracle to happen? What are the member nations of the United Nations,
World Health Organization, NCD Task Force going to do about this, besides writing and publishing scary reports of future economic and healthcare
disasters? In this overview, we would like to discuss briefly the salient findings on this topic, initiate a healthy dialogue, request suggestions, positive
comments, and offer few suggestions.
The document discusses obesity, including its types, rates, causes, and effects on health. It addresses the main types of obesity defined by BMI, trends showing increasing obesity rates in both adults and children, dietary and lifestyle factors that can cause obesity, and how excess weight is associated with higher risks of diseases and health conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers. Prevention focuses on maintaining a healthy diet and active lifestyle to avoid excess weight gain and related health issues.
A Systematic Review Of The Literature Concerning The Relationship Between Obe...Valerie Felton
This document summarizes a systematic literature review that analyzed studies on the relationship between obesity and mortality in the elderly. The review identified 16 relevant studies involving over 200,000 elderly subjects. Most studies found a U-shaped relationship between BMI and mortality, with increased risk of death for very low or very high BMIs. Several studies found the lowest mortality risk at a BMI between 25-27 kg/m2 for men and 27-29 kg/m2 for women. However, factors like smoking history, disease prevalence, and body fat distribution also influenced mortality risk. While obesity generally increased mortality, some evidence suggested overweight BMIs may be protective for the elderly.
Taking account of research around the relationship between genetics and our new ‘food environment’, Dr Robyn Toomath (endocrinologist and Clinical Director Wellington Hospital) argues that we are in the middle of an obesity epidemic which impacts widely on public health. She advocates for new approaches to obesity based not on blame or impossible personal goals, but on outcomes. She argues it is the responsibility of all to become informed and active (personally and politically), in working for change to present health policies and gives examples of what can be done.
http://dosomething.org.nz
This document discusses a study on the relationship between obesity and calories consumed from fast food. The study found a positive correlation between the two, with those eating fast food more often consuming more calories. It reviewed literature showing obesity is rising in the US, affecting some demographic groups more than others. Socioeconomic status and access to healthy foods also impact obesity levels.
Prevalence of obesity.Body composition & body shape (body fat distribution ) and CVD risk .Mechanisms linking obesity with cardiovascular disease.Fat-but-Fit Paradigm and CVD,The Relationship of Metabolic Risk Factors and Cardiorespiratory Fitness. Metabolically Healthy but Obese ( MHO ) Phenotype and CVD.Obesity Paradox in Patients With CVD
Adiposity and incidence of heart failure hospitalization and m ortalityGabriel J Santos
This study examined the association between measures of adiposity (body mass index [BMI] and waist circumference [WC]) and the incidence of heart failure hospitalization and mortality in Swedish men and women. The results showed that higher BMI was associated with greater risk of heart failure, and this association declined with increasing age. Higher WC was also associated with increased risk, and among women the risk was increased at all levels of BMI. Both BMI and WC were independent predictors of heart failure risk in men.
This document discusses obesity and related topics including definitions, causes, and health impacts. It defines obesity as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents health risks. Obesity is generally caused by consuming more calories than are expended through exercise and physical activity. The document also reviews several related studies that examine trends in obesity prevalence and factors influencing obesity rates among populations in different regions and socioeconomic groups.
Overweight And Obesity : Proven Health Risks, We All Should KnowSanjiv Haribhakti
This document discusses obesity, including its definition, causes, health risks, and treatment options. It defines obesity as excessive fat accumulation that presents health risks. Key causes discussed are excessive calorie intake, lack of physical activity, and genetic factors. Major health risks of obesity include heart disease, diabetes, cancers, and reduced life expectancy. Treatment focuses on lifestyle changes like diet and exercise, as well as weight loss medications and bariatric surgery in severe cases.
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This document discusses various lifestyle factors that can affect cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, including smoking, diet, weight, exercise, and stress. Smoking damages artery linings and narrows arteries, increasing blood pressure and CVD risk. Being overweight strains the heart and increases risks like high blood pressure. Exercise lowers heart rate, blood pressure, cholesterol, and CVD risk. A high-fat, high-saturated fat diet is correlated with higher CVD rates, and may cause higher cholesterol and plaque buildup. Combinations of unhealthy factors can further increase CVD risk. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise, stress management, and not smoking can reduce long-term CVD risk.
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Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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(this info courtesy of http://www.weight problems.org/ )
During earlier times twenty years there is a new spectacular increase in weight problems in the us.
Currently, more than 64% individuals adults are either heavy as well as over weight , based on
outcomes from your 1999-2000 country wide health and nutrition examination survey (NHANES).
This number signifies a new 14% increase in the actual occurrance rate from NHANES iii (1988-94)
and also a 36% boost from NHANES two (1976 -80). (occurrance may be the proportion of the
populace in which is categorized as specified class.)
The greatest boost took place inside over weight team (body mass index > 40 ), the location where
the occurrance doubled from NHANES two (1976-80). Around 59 zillion american adults have been in
this team , which is in the greatest wellbeing threat. (please be aware in which NHANES info depend
on weight loads along with height while really calculated through educated health care professionals
employing consistent calibrating gear.)
Source: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/pubs/pubd/hestats/obese/obse99.htm
The maps down below graphically depict this trend on the 16-year cover. You should note that these
kind of numbers depend on telephone job interviews exactly where weight and height are self-
reported. Self documented info often undervalue weight along with over-report top. As a result , the
actual occurrance prices are in fact under-estimates compared to the NHANES info which in turn
originated from genuine measurements.
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http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/trend/maps/index.htm
Obesity is owned by significantly increased threat associated with diabetes , high blood pressure
levels , dyslipidemia, particular forms of melanoma , sleep apnea , along with osteo arthritis.
Furthermore , the actual growing occurrance associated with weight problems and its associated
problems places an enormous problem about health employment along with charges. This pandemic
associated with weight problems requires prompt interest from your heath proper care along with
prophylactic wellbeing solutions so that you can decrease the increase in the actual occurrence of
latest case associated with diabetes mellitus , coronary disease as well as other obesity-related
problems.
Relationship associated with body mass index for you to mortality riskThe challenges of numerous
health care problems boost using growing body mass index. These kind of health care problems
cause rapid mortality throughout over weight persons. In a very prospective study greater than a
million adults in the us (457,785 men along with 588,369 females ), Calle et 's researched the actual
relationship between body mass index and also the threat associated with passing away from most
leads to , melanoma , along with heart disease (only two ). Throughout folks who acquired never
smoked cigarettes , the cheapest stage of the mortality necessities took place with a body mass index
associated with 3.5 for you to all day and.in search of in men along with twenty-two.0 for you to
3.some in females. Previously mentioned people points , the actual comparative threat associated
2. with passing away increased linearly with an increase of physique bulk indices in both males and
females.
Relationship associated with heavy along with weight problems for you to hypertensionBlood strain
will be evidently clearly correlated using body mass index. Inside INTERSALT study (3 ), the
relationship between body mass index (body mass index ) along with blood pressure levels was
researched throughout around 15 ,thousand males and females , between 30 along with 59 years old
, sampled from fifty-two centers all over the world. Body mass index was significantly linked to systolic
along with diastolic blood pressure levels , outside of grow older , alcohol consumption intake ,
smoking , along with sodium along with blood potassium excretion. The actual occurrance associated
with obesity-related high blood pressure levels linked to weight problems can vary with age ,
competition , along with sex of the populace researched along with the requirements employed for the
definition associated with high blood pressure levels along with weight problems.(some ) around 30%
associated with circumstances associated with high blood pressure levels may be attributable to
weight problems , along with men beneath forty five years old , the actual number may be up to
60%.(5 ) inside Framingham offspring study , 78% associated with circumstances associated with
high blood pressure levels in men along with 64% in females ended up attributable to weight
problems.(6 )
Prospective numerous studies have proven in which weight problems increases the threat associated
with developing high blood pressure levels.(6 )(seven ) moreover , extra weight throughout adulthood
is within themselves an essential threat factor to add mass to high blood pressure levels.(6 )(8 )
inside long-term the medical staff wellbeing study (8 ), BMIs from 16 years old and at midlife ended
up favorably for this event associated with high blood pressure levels. Extra weight following 16 years
old significantly increased danger pertaining to high blood pressure levels. In comparison with women
who acquired less than only two kg (some.some fat ), women who acquired 5.0 for you to in search
of.in search of kg (11-22 fat ) ended up 74% more likely to get high blood pressure levels , and those
that acquired more than 30 kg (55 fat ) ended up more than more more likely to get high blood
pressure levels. (seven ) unwanted weight and in many cases small grownup extra weight
significantly boost threat pertaining to high blood pressure levels : each 1-kg increase in weight
following grow older 16 was of a 5% increase in threat pertaining to high blood pressure levels.
Relationship associated with heavy along with weight problems for you to kind only two diabetesIt is
probably going that this 25% increase in the actual occurrance associated with diabetes mellitus
within the last twenty years in the us (in search of ) is caused by the actual notable increase in the
actual occurrance associated with weight problems. Body mass index , belly fat syndication , along
with extra weight are essential threat components pertaining to type 2 diabetes mellitus. Info from
NHANES iii mentioned in which two-thirds associated with males and some women in the us
diagnosed with type 2 diabetes possess a body mass index associated with 28 kg/m² as well as
better.(15 ) moreover , the potential risk of diabetes mellitus increased using body mass index ;
diabetes mellitus occurrance was 2%, 8% along with 13% throughout those that have body mass
index 25-29.9kg/m² (heavy ), 30-34.in search of kg/m² (course one particular weight problems ), along
3. with >thirty-five kg/m² (course only two along with 3 weight problems ), respectively.(in search of ) info
from your the medical staff wellbeing study demonstrated that the potential risk of diabetes mellitus
actually starts to increase in "normal" weight females while body mass index meets twenty-two
kg/m².(14 )(12 ) extra weight throughout adulthood in addition increases the threat associated with
diabetes mellitus , actually from fairly lower levels associated with body mass index throughout in the
beginning normal weight folks.(12 )(tough luck ) in comparison with women who stored their weight
within just 5 kg (14 fat ) of the original weight on the 14-year period , women who acquired merely 5
to 8 kg (11-17.6 fat ) ended up virtually two times as more likely to create diabetes mellitus around in
which period , despite altering pertaining to original body mass index. People that acquired 14 to 20
kg (regarding all day and for you to forty four fat ) ended up more than more while more likely to
create diabetes mellitus. (12 )
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