Increased body fat can be detrimental for health. Obesity is growing at an unprecedented rate and this is increasing health problems like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, fatty liver, sleep apnea etc. We all need to act by following a healthy balanced diet, avoiding sedentary habits, exercising regularly, proper sleep and maintaining a healthy body weight. It is affecting people of all age groups both children and adults alike.

How is Obesity Diagnosed?

There are many ways of measuring obesity. The commonest used ones are

Body Mass Index(BMI) – It is given by the formula,
Weight in Kg/(Height in Meters)2

BMI(kg/m2) Classification
≤18.5
Underweight
18.5 to 22.9
Normal
23 to 24.9
Overweight
≥25
Obesity

Waist circumference(WC)
The currently recommended optimal cutoff for WC in India is 90 cm for men and 80 cm for women

Causes

  • Genetics
  • Unhealthy eating habits
  • Sedentary habits
  • Lack of exercise
  • Hormonal disorders- Cushing, Acromegaly, hypothyroidism

Problems associated with Obesity

1. Metabolic disorders
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Hypertension
  • Dyslipidemia ( High Cholesterols)
  • NAFLD/NASH - Fatty liver disease, steatohepatitis and cirrhosis are common in Obesity
2. Mechanical Problems
2. Mechanical Problems- these include
  • Osteoarthritis Knee
  • Low back Pain
  • Stress Urinary incontinence in woman
  • Varicose Veins
3. Mood disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Treatment and prevention

Mainly involves beaking the chain of unhealthy eating and start exercising.
  • Diet should involve a balanced but low calorie diet
  • Exercise atleast 1 hour daily
  • Breaking sedentary habits
  • Decrease screen time

Medications

Medications are mainly given when the BMI is > 25kg/m2
OR
BMI> 27kg/m2 with comorbidities like diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, Obstructive sleep apneoa etc

Drugs commonly used involve
  • Orlistat
  • GLP1 analogues(Liraglutide and Semaglutide)
  • Tirzepatide - Newer medication which has a promising role

Bariatric Surgery

It is indicated when the BMI >37.5kgkg/m2
OR
BMI> 32.5kg/m2 with comorbidities like diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, Obstructive sleep apneoa etc

Obesity management includes an ongoing care with psychological , nutritional and exercise support.

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