Obesity is a state of excess adipose tissue mass. It is a medical condition, also considered as a disease, in which the excess body fat accumulates to an extent that it begins to negatively affect health.
Obesity is a state of excess adipose tissue mass.
It is a medical condition, also considered as a disease, in which the excess body fat accumulates to an extent that it begins to negatively affect health.
People are in general classified as obese when the body mass index (BMI)
Formula of BMI:
A person's weight divided by the square of person's height.
When this value is over 30, an individual may be considered as Obese.
Although it is not a direct measure of the adiposity, still the most widely used method to gauge this particular idea is the BMI.
Key Facts:
- From 1975 to 2016, the prevalence of an overweight or obese children and adolescents aged 5–19 years has increased more than four-fold from 4% to 18% globally.
- Obesity is one side of double burden of the malnutrition
- 39% of adults aged 18 years and over were overweight in 2016, and 13% were obese.
- Most of the world's populations live in countries where overweight and obesity kills more people than underweight.
The concept of obesity has widely contributed to the assessment and linkage to morbidity and mortality.
The distribution of this adipose tissue has also contributed to morbidity.
E.g. In specific anatomic depots in such as hips and lower abdomen.
Causes
Obesity is caused by a number of factors both internal and external in nature.
Some of them are as follows:
- Genetics
- Physiological Influences
- Eating Disorders
- Weight History
- Sedentary lifestyle
Risk Factors
There are many risk factors of becoming obese. Some of them are as follows:
- Hereditary
- Unhealthy Diet
- Sedentary Lifestyle
- Steroid Hormones
- Drugs For Psychiatric Conditions
- Pregnancy
- Lack Of Sleep
- Immediate Effects Of Quitting Smoking
Symptoms of Living with Obesity
Apart from being overweight, there are many other symptoms experienced by the patient. Hence, terming Obesity as a disease in itself.
Some of them are as follows:
- Body Weight Is Above Average
- Trouble Sleeping
- Sleep Apnoea
- Varicose Veins
- Skin Problems
- Gallstones
- Osteoarthritis
Complications
It has been seen that obesity is linked to a number of different and sometimes even severe complications. If untreated for prolonged period of time, it might also lead to:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Cancers (Breast, Colon, Endometrial)
- Stroke
- Infertility
- High Blood Pressure
- Gallbladder Disease
Prevention Tips from Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center
Obesity is both preventable and reversible in nature. We present you a list of activities that will prevent form developing Obesity.
- Limit unhealthy foods
- Do not eat processed food items
- Do not consume sugary drinks
- Improve sleep routine
- Reduce the stress
- Exercise regularly
- Eat well-balanced diet
- Maintain healthy body weight
Diagnosis
These patients are at a high risk of developing
- Diabetes
- Arthrosclerosis
- Cardiovascular diseases
A person may be screened for the following in order to understand obesity better.
To seek Free Consultation from the Doctor:
Contact: Dr. Ravin Sharma, (MBBS, MD in Radiology)
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Why Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre Should Be Your Preference to Screen You for Risk Factors of Obesity?
At Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre, we are known for providing excellent service and care to its patients for decades. Lakhs of satisfied patients over the years!
It is an established and renowned diagnostic centre since 2001.
Their excellence is backed by NABH and NABL Accreditations.
NABH accreditation is proof of the highest standard of care and service provided to the patients. NABL accreditation reflects the competency of laboratories and equipment based on some national and international standards.
Test report is available digitally too.
Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre is a one-stop solution for getting all kinds of tests done, as all services are available under one roof.
The aim of GDIC is to provide world’s finest technology at the lowest price.
The rates of scans are reasonably priced. Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre also offer FLAT 50% OFF on many tests.
References:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obesity
- https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/obesity-and-overweight
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/obesity/diagnosis/
- Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 20 th edition, Volume 2
