Obesity is a serious issue in Malaysia, with approximately 43% of adults and 38% of children being obese as of 2006. Rates of obesity in Malaysia have been increasing by about 14% each year. Obesity is defined as a BMI over 30 and is associated with various health risks like heart disease, diabetes, and early death. Factors contributing to obesity include diet, lack of exercise, genetics, medication, and emotional issues. Treatment involves diet modification, increased physical activity, medication like Orlistat, and sometimes surgery for severe cases. Prevention through healthy lifestyle habits is emphasized.

1. KPJ HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
DIPLOMA IN PHARMACY
PAEH 322.2 HEALTHCARE DELIVERY
TOPIC: OBESITY AMONG ADULT
GROUP 10:
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11DPH0046
11DPH0069
11DPH0075
11DPH0077
11DPH0078

2. INTRODUCTION
Definition
• Obesity is a condition that is associated with
having an excess of body fat, defined by
genetic and environmental factors that are
difficult to control when dieting.

3. Background Information
Worldwide Statistics

4. Background Information
Statistics in Malaysia
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
male female male female
Obese
Overweight
%ofObesity
1993-1994 1996-1997

5. Signs & Symptoms
• Breathlessness
• Inability to cope with sudden physical activity
• Feeling very tired every day
• Back and joint pains.

6. Diagnosis
• A person is obese when he or she achieved Body Mass
Index (BMI) more than Normal Weight (BMI 18.5-24.9)
1. BMI
calculation:
• BMI more than 30 indicated obesity and it also mean
that the person has increased in Waist circumference.
2. Waist Circumference
• Reading > 102cm in men & 88cm in women require
urgent attention

7. WEIGHT CATEGORIES

8. FACTORS CAUSING OBESITY
• Unhealthy diet and eating habits
• Quitting smoking
• Lack of sleep
• Inactive lifestyle
• Environment

9. FACTORS CAUSING OBESITY
• Genetics
• Medication
• Age
• Emotional factor
• Pregnancy

10. Prevention
Diet

11. Exercise

12. Medication
XENICAL CAPS 12OMG
•Generic Name: Orlistat
•Indication: Anti-obesity
Agent
• Dose : Take 1 tablet 3
times daily after meal.
•Side effect : oily stool,
fatty stool, inability to
control bowel movements

13. Surgical
Liposuction removes fat
from your body using
suction.
Small, thin, blunt-tipped
tubes (cannula) are inserted
through tiny cuts in the skin.
Fat is suctioned out as the
• doctor moves the tubes
• around under the skin to
• target specific fat deposits.

14. OBESE PEOPLE
BEFORE AFTER
181.8 KG 99.5 KG

15. OBESE PEOPLE
BEFORE AFTER
118 KG 47.7 KG

16. Conclusion
Malaysia is a 1st ranked in Asia that has a big issue of
obesity. In 2006, 43% adults and 38% children in
Malaysia is obese. Now, it is increased 14% people
obese every year. So, everybody should be alert about
this issue. A lot of complication will occur if we suffer
with obesity such as heart attack, diabetes and high
cholesterol. In worse situation, it can also leads to
death if not treat from the beginning. For those already
suffer with obesity, the first thing they have to do is do
exercise that suitable for their age and control their
diet. If the first step is not working, they can choose
medication to help them reduce weight and also can
do surgery such as liposuction. It is good if we can
prevent it from now.

17. References
Internet:
• Obesity 2012, online, retrieved 16 February 2014, from
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Obesity/Pages/Introduction.aspx
• What are Overweight and Obesity 2012, online, retrieved 18 February 2013, from
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/obe/
• What is Obesity 2014, online, retrieved 16 February 2014, from
http://www.obesityaction.org/understanding-obesity/obesity
• Audrey Edwards, 2103, Obesity a Big Problem Now in Malaysia, The Star Online,
retrieved 22 February 2014, from
http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2013/11/17/Obesity-a-big-problem-
now-About-three-million-Malaysians-are-obese-says-deputy-minister.aspx/
Books:
• Causes of obesity,18/7/2013, Medical News Today
• http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/145554.php
• Journal of Urban Health