What is Obesity? What are the risk groups and treatment methods?

One of the biggest diseases of our time is obesity...

Obesity is defined as the accumulation of excess fat in the body at a level that would impair health. It is not only an aesthetic problem, but also one of the main causes of many serious diseases.

Obesity occurs when calories are stored in the body as fat, as a result of which the calories received are more than expended. Genetic predisposition, irregular diet, sedentary lifestyle and hormonal factors can trigger this condition.

Who is at Risk?

The development of obesity carries a higher risk in some people. Those included in the risk group:

• Those who lead sedentary lives
• Frequent consumers of fast food and high-calorie foods
• People with a family history of obesity
• Those who work at the desk for a long time
• Individuals with hormonal disease
• People who experience intense stress and irregular sleep

Weight problems that begin in childhood can also increase the risk of obesity at a later age.

What Health Problems Does Obesity Cause?

• Type 2 Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Diseases of the heart and blood vessels
• Joint problems
• Sleep apnea
• Some types of cancer

What are the Obesity Treatment Methods?

Obesity treatment should be individually planned and multiple methods may need to be administered together.

• Nutrition should be maintained with a healthy and balanced diet program accompanied by a specialist.
• Daily movement should be increased, the habit of regular exercise should be acquired.
• Permanent changes should be made by reviewing eating habits and lifestyle.
• In eligible patients, weight loss drugs can be used under the supervision of a doctor.
• In patients with advanced obesity, gastric reduction surgery may be preferred.