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Systems and WBANs for Controlling Obesity.

Maali Said Mohammed¹, Sandra Sendra^2,3, Jaime Lloret²

¹University of Gezira, Wad Madani, Sudan.

Journal of Healthcare Engineering

|March 31, 2018

Summary

Obesity affects 13% of adults globally, posing significant health risks. This review explores obesity measurement techniques, health impacts, and technological solutions like mobile apps and Wireless Body Area Networks for better obesity management.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Biomedical Engineering
Health Informatics

Background:

Global obesity rates have doubled since 1980, with 1.9 billion adults overweight and 600 million obese in 2014.
Overweight and obesity affect 42 million children under five, highlighting a critical public health issue.
Obesity is linked to increased morbidity, mortality, reduced quality of life, and substantial healthcare costs.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current techniques for measuring obesity and body fat percentage.
To explain the health complications and socioeconomic impact of obesity.
To explore technological advancements, including mobile applications and Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs), for obesity control.

Main Methods:

Literature review of obesity measurement techniques and health impacts.
Analysis of existing mobile applications and WBANs for obesity management.
Proposal of an intelligent architecture integrating physiological and cognitive factors.

Main Results:

Obesity measurement techniques and their associated health risks were detailed.
The potential of mobile and wearable technologies in promoting healthy lifestyles was examined.
A comprehensive study of mobile applications and WBANs for obesity control was presented.

Conclusions:

Technological integration, including intelligent architecture considering physiological and cognitive aspects, offers promising avenues for reducing obesity and overweight.
Promoting healthy eating and physical activity through technology is crucial.
Addressing the global obesity epidemic requires a multi-faceted approach involving technological innovation and lifestyle changes.