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Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report
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[Are we facing an obesity pandemic?].
David Jacobi1, Rodolphe Buzelé, Charles Couet
1Service de médecine interne et nutrition, CHRU de Tours, hôpital Bretonneau, 37044 Tours cedex 9, France. jacobi@med.univ-tours.fr
Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|July 29, 2010
Summary
Obesity, defined by body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m², is a growing global pandemic affecting over 400 million adults and increasing in children. Environmental and lifestyle changes drive this worldwide health crisis.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Nutritional Science
Context:
- Global demographic, epidemiological, and socioeconomic transitions are linked to nutritional shifts.
- Environmental changes like urbanization and mechanization contribute to obesity.
- Dietary changes and reduced physical activity are key drivers of obesity.
Purpose:
- To define obesity in adults and children.
- To highlight the global rise and prevalence of obesity.
- To identify contributing factors to the obesity epidemic.
Summary:
- Adult obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m².
- Childhood obesity is defined using BMI percentiles against a reference population.
- The obesity epidemic has reached pandemic proportions, affecting over 400 million adults globally and rising in children.
Impact:
- Recognizes obesity as a major global health challenge.
- Underscores the impact of environmental and lifestyle factors on health.
- Highlights the increasing prevalence of obesity in both adult and pediatric populations worldwide.
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