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Obesity as a disease

R T Jung1

  • 1Diabetic Centre, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, UK.

British Medical Bulletin
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary
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Obesity significantly elevates risks for major diseases like diabetes and heart disease, impacting both men and women. It is a complex condition with genetic factors, imposing a substantial financial burden.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Obesity is a prevalent condition linked to numerous chronic diseases.
  • It poses significant health risks, including diabetes mellitus and coronary heart disease.
  • Associated factors include hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hemostatic alterations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the multifaceted health risks associated with obesity.
  • To highlight the increased risk of specific diseases, including various cancers.
  • To emphasize obesity as a disease with genetic underpinnings and economic impact.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on obesity and associated diseases.
  • Analysis of risk factor data for conditions like diabetes and heart disease.
  • Examination of epidemiological data on cancer incidence in relation to obesity.

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Main Results:

  • A body mass index > 35 kg/m2 dramatically increases diabetes risk (93-fold in women, 42-fold in men).
  • Obesity elevates coronary heart disease risk, particularly in men, and gallbladder disease risk (2.7-fold).
  • Increased cancer risks observed for colorectal, endometrial, and biliary passages; endocrine, metabolic, and respiratory issues are also prevalent.

Conclusions:

  • Obesity is a serious disease, not a social stigma, with significant genetic contributions.
  • It necessitates comprehensive management due to its wide-ranging health consequences.
  • The economic cost of obesity is substantial, estimated at $69 billion in the USA.