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Obesity and Fractures

Obesity is usually caused by the underlying pathology of accumulation of excess body fat and excess weight gain. It impairs health to a great extent especially by raising the risk of other chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes. Obesity is defined as a Body mass index (BMI) exceeding 30 kg/m2.

5 Apr 2013

Obesity and Periodontitis

Obesity means accumulation of excess fat in the body especially around the abdomen. Obesity leads to several health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure etc.

5 Apr 2013

What is Obesity Paradox?

The obesity paradox encompasses two basic premises. One of these includes the fact that obese individuals tend to survive longer and better after a major cardiac surgery or cardiac event like a heart attack or heart failure.

5 Apr 2013

Obesity Epidemiology

Obesity is the new epidemic worldwide especially in the developed nations. Obesity develops due to an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure such that the excess energy is stored in fat cells. These fat cells increase in number leading to several health consequences.

5 Apr 2013

Obesity and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) is one of the most important public health problems to watch out for. These conditions are usually under-diagnosed but serious, preventable medical conditions.

5 Apr 2013

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome is characterized by several features that are common with obesity and overweight individuals.

5 Apr 2013

Obesity and Arthritis

Obesity affects nearly a third of the population in developed nations like the United States and the United Kingdom. It is a rising epidemic that is one of the major public health problems.

5 Apr 2013

Obesity and Urinary Incontinence

Obesity and urinary incontinence are both common disorders. The prevalence of obesity is on the rise worldwide with a 6% increase per year in the United States.

5 Apr 2013

Obesity and Stress

Chronic stress can lead to “comfort eating,” which often involves the overeating of foods that are high in fat, sugar and calories.

5 Apr 2013

What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measurement of a person’s weight with respect to his or her height. It is more of an indicator than a direct measurement of a person’s total body fat.

31 Mar 2013

Obesity and Autism

There is a great interest in the link between obesity and autism among children. This is mainly because of the huge rise in the number of obese children over the last two decades especially in the Western World.

31 Mar 2013

Obesity and Cancer

The prevalence of excess body weight and obesity is rapidly increasing worldwide. Apart from several conditions like diabetes, heart disease, liver and gall bladder disorders, cancers have also been associated with obesity. There is sufficient evidence to link certain forms of cancers to obesity.

31 Mar 2013

Obesity and Depression

A century ago the major cause of deaths was infectious diseases. With the advent of medicine the number of deaths due to infectious diseases has reduced but illnesses that are more chronic and metabolic have risen in number. Chronic diseases now account for the majority of deaths especially in developed countries.

31 Mar 2013

Obesity and Diabetes

Obesity usually is caused by the underlying pathology of accumulation of excess body fat. It impairs health to a great extent especially by raising the risk of other chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes. Obesity is defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) exceeding 30 kg/m2.

31 Mar 2013

Obesity and Blood Pressure

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common health problem plaguing millions worldwide. Obesity is also an important public health problem with its high prevalence and concomitant risks of heart disease, diabetes and kidney disorders.

31 Mar 2013

Obesity and Hormones

Apart from increased intake of energy rich foods and decreased exercise and physical activity, hormones and genes also play a role in obesity and overweight.

31 Mar 2013

Obesity and Exercise

Obesity usually means an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure such that the excess energy is stored in fat cells. These fat cells increase in number leading to several health consequences.

31 Mar 2013

Obesity in Adults

Obesity is a major health problem in today’s world. It has reached epidemic proportions globally. There are over 1 billion adults who are overweight and of these at least 300 million are clinically obese.

31 Mar 2013

Obesity in Pregnancy

Studies show that obesity affects several walks of the population at all ages. With the rise of obesity and its associated health problems like heart disease, diabetes, stroke, hypertension and some cancers, obesity has emerged as a major public health problem.

31 Mar 2013

Obesity Management

Obesity is a major public health problem. It is directly associated with several health conditions including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, hypertension, gallbladder disease and fatty liver disease as well as some cancers. Nearly 1 billion individuals worldwide are overweight or obese and the numbers are on the rise.

31 Mar 2013