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Obesity.

David W Haslam1, W Philip T James

  • 1National Obesity Forum, Watton Place Clinic, Watton-at-Stone, Hertfordshire, SG14 3SY, UK. Dwhaslam@aol.com

Lancet (London, England)
|October 4, 2005
PubMed
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Excess bodyweight, or obesity, is a major global health risk, impacting millions and reducing life expectancy. Addressing this epidemic requires permanent lifestyle changes in diet and activity, yet current strategies are insufficient.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Metabolic Disorders

Background:

  • Excess bodyweight is a leading global health risk factor, contributing significantly to the worldwide burden of disease.
  • Over 1.1 billion adults and 10% of children are classified as overweight or obese, leading to reduced life expectancy.
  • Obesity is linked to severe comorbidities including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and various cancers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the multifaceted nature of obesity as a global health challenge.
  • To underscore the need for comprehensive clinical assessment and management strategies for obesity.
  • To emphasize the ineffectiveness of current medical and societal approaches in combating the obesity epidemic.

Main Methods:

  • This abstract synthesizes current knowledge on the prevalence, consequences, and contributing factors of obesity.

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  • It reviews the interplay of genetic and environmental factors, including socioeconomic disparities and imprinting.
  • The abstract discusses the roles of decreased physical activity and altered dietary patterns in the obesity epidemic.

    • Main Results:

    • Excess bodyweight is the sixth leading risk factor for global disease burden.
    • Obesity significantly diminishes average life expectancy and increases the risk of major non-communicable diseases.
    • Environmental and genetic interactions, alongside socioeconomic factors, contribute to obesity risk.

    Conclusions:

    • Obesity necessitates thorough clinical evaluation to identify underlying causes and guide management.
    • Effective long-term weight management requires sustained alterations in dietary quality, energy intake, and physical activity levels.
    • Current medical interventions and societal prevention efforts are inadequate to meet the challenges posed by the obesity epidemic.