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Obesity: an emerging disease.

A M Ogunbode¹, Mma Ladipo, I O Ajayi

¹Department of Family Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. jamchose@yahoo.co.uk

Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice

|January 18, 2012

Summary

Obesity is a growing global health issue, particularly in developing nations, driven by lifestyle changes. Understanding its causes, co-morbidities, and management is crucial for public health.

Area of Science:

Public Health
Epidemiology
Metabolic Disorders

Background:

Obesity is an emerging global health concern, especially in developing countries.
Increasing westernization and lifestyle changes contribute to rising obesity rates.
Obesity has multifactorial etiology, involving genetic and environmental factors.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of obesity.
To review the current knowledge on obesity, its causes, and consequences.
To highlight the need for improved understanding and management of obesity in developing nations.

Main Methods:

Extensive literature review utilizing original articles, review articles, and textbooks.
Searched databases and internet search engines for relevant studies.

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Included literature published between 1993 and 2008.

Main Results:

Obesity is classified using Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist-hip ratio.
Associated co-morbidities include diabetes mellitus, hypertension, osteoarthritis, and infertility.
Limited specific data on obesity prevalence and management in Nigeria was noted.

Conclusions:

A comprehensive literature review is essential to enhance knowledge on obesity in developing countries.
Improved understanding is needed for effective prevention and management strategies.
Further research is warranted, particularly in regions with limited data like Nigeria.