Obesity

[Audio] Obesity as a public health crisis. Information available in audio..

1. What is obesity?. 2. Who does obesity affect?.

[Audio] What exactly is obesity.. WHAT IS OBESITY?.

[Audio] Obesity, defined by WHO as a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or higher, is a major public health issue that has become a global epidemic and it is characterized by abnormal or excessive fat accumulation, posing significant health risks to individuals.

[Audio] Obesity is a major public health burden in the UK, with 25% of adults and 20% of children aged 10 to 11 affected, and is also a significant risk factor for other diseases.

[Audio] Who does is it affect?. WHO DOES OBESITY AFFECT?.

[Audio] Obesity affects people of all backgrounds, with some populations at a higher risk due to factors such as genetics, lifestyle, and environment.

[Audio] Obesity has been known to affect urban dwellers, high-income earners, children, men, older adults, and individuals with family history of obesity.

[Audio] About 68.6 percent of men, 59 percent of women, and 23 percent of children are obese as of 2020/21.

[Audio] According to office for health improvement and disparities, the prevalence of obesity in Derby has been higher than the national average of the UK in the past 5 years.

[Audio] So also is prevalence of obesity in children in Derby has been found to be higher than the national average of the UK in the past 5 years.

[Audio] What are the risk factors of obesity. WHY DOES IT AFFECT THEM (RISK FACTOR).

[Audio] Unhealthy eating, not enough physical activities, and air pollution are major contributors to obesity in the urban areas.

[Audio] among high income earners, unhealthy eating, not enough physical activities, and having a high pressure job are major contributors to obesity.

[Audio] Jus as in others, unhealthy eating, and not enough physical activities, are major contributors to obesity among children.

[Audio] Factors contributing to obesity in older adults include, lesser physical activities, hormonal changes, decrease in metabolism, eeating unhealthy food.

[Audio] What are the consequences/dangers associated with Obesity.

[Audio] Obesity increases the risk of developing various chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, certain types of cancer, sleep apnea, and osteoarthritis, and can lead to a shorter life expectancy.

[Audio] The intervention plan for obesity include.

[Audio] Customized community-based programs that prioritize diet and physical activity, as well as increasing accessibility to healthy foods while minimizing exposure to obesogenic environmental factors, are crucial for combating obesity.

[Audio] Three very effective interventions for obesity prevention include encouraging regular physical activity, promoting healthy eating habits, and providing education and support..

[Audio] Some obesity intervention ideas involve, providing nutrition classes in schools, organizing community wide fitness events, providing fresh food for residents in the community and advocating for local policies that promote healthy diet...

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REFERENCES. Egger, G. and Dixon, J. (2014). Beyond Obesity and Lifestyle: A Review of 21st Century Chronic Disease Determinants. BioMed Research International, 2014(1), pp.1–12. doi:https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/731685..

REFERENCES. Office for Health Improvement & Disparities (2022). Public health profiles - OHID. [online] fingertips.phe.org.uk. Available at: https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/search/obesity#page/4/gid/193813276 8/pat/6/par/E12000004/ati/102/are/E06000015/iid/93088/age/168 /sex/4/cat/-1/ctp/-1/yrr/1/cid/4/tbm/1/page-options/tre-do-0 [Accessed 25 Mar. 2023]..

REFERENCES. World Health Organization (2022). Obesity. [online] World Health Organization. Available at: https:// www.who.int/health- topics/obesity#tab=tab_1..