The Looming Threat of Obesity: Causes, Consequences, and Prevention

Obesity causes disease and premature death Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are considered a health threat to the world and Thailand, and Thais rank second in obesity in ASEAN after Malaysia.

Key point :

• The WHO reports that in 2016, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults was 39%, or more than 1.9 billion people.
• Meanwhile, more than 1 in 3 Thais aged 15 and over are overweight and obese, and Thais have the second-highest obesity rate after Malaysia.
• The most convenient way to prevent obesity is to strengthen your health and adopt good hygiene, that is, eating a variety of low-calorie foods along with regular exercise.

I can’t deny it ‘Obesity’ It is a threat to global health and Thailand is no exception. The trend continued to increase. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that in 2016, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults was 39%, or more than 1.9 billion people.

Consistent with Thailand, more than 1 in 3 Thais aged 15 years and older have been found to be overweight and obese, and Thais also have the second highest rate of obesity after Malaysia. From all 10 ASEAN countries

important Obesity It also causes illness and premature deathchronic non-communicable diseases (Non-communicable diseases: non-communicable diseases) for example

• diabetes
• hypertension
• Liver disease
• Heart disease
• Osteoarthritis
• cancer
• gallbladder disease
• sexual dysfunction
• Dyspnea and sleep apnea, etc.
• It leads to mental health problems like stress, anxiety, depression, etc.

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last “Belly Care Center” OR Obesity clinic Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society organizes walking and running activities. 100KG Unites to Fight Obesity or 100KG Obesity Run 2024 at Chamchuri Square, Chulalongkorn University, with Novo Nordisk Pharma (Thailand) Company Limited as sponsor together with various network partners. Campaign for people of all genders and ages to exercise. Prevent obesity and create awareness about healthcare through exercise for the general public.

Physical activity reduces the risk of obesity.

Prof. Dr. Suthep Udomsawaengsap Obesity Surgeon Chulalongkorn Hospital The Thai Red Cross stated that in a study conducted by Harvard University (Harvard University) in 2013 found that adults who exercise regularly for at least 150 minutes a week Will reduce the risk of obesity by 30-50% compared to people who do not do physical activity.

“Therefore, the most cost-effective way to prevent obesity is to promote good health and hygiene, including the consumption of a variety of foods. Provides high nutritional value But gives little energy Combined with regular exercise Running is considered a good form of exercise to treat overweight. It helps reduce the amount of fat accumulated in the abdomen and under the skin. It also helps prevent and reduce the risk of various diseases. this can also result from obesity.”

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from the data Thai Health Promotion Foundation (Thai Health Promotion Foundation) In 2017 it was reported that jogging or brisk walking is the best way to burn fat. But the important thing is to run or walk quickly for at least 30 minutes straight without stopping.

Because jogging Or brisk walking is a low-intensity exercise, which involves a greater distance than fast running. And it also burns more fat than flour. Since fat will only be burned by running continuously for up to 30 minutes, while running fast for less than 30 minutes and then having to stop, it is not possible to reduce fat.

How is obesity treated?

Prof. Dr. Suthep concluded by saying that The treatment can be administered to people who are overweight or with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 25 kg/m2 and to obese patients with a BMI greater than 30 kg/m2. Starting from changing lifestyle habits. Use of effective and safe drugs under the supervision of a doctor.

Furthermore, theStomach surgery Many other therapeutic approaches are available today. If you change your behavior and it still doesn’t work. Your doctor will also evaluate your use of medications. Today we have more innovative medicines for the treatment of obesity that are effective, safe and properly registered, such as GLP-1 analogues contained in injection pens that can be used to reduce weight in people.

while obese patients with a BMI of 32.5 kg/m2 and comorbidities that constitute complications or in patients with a BMI greater than 37.5 kg/m2, doctors may need to consider surgery to reduce weight, including which:

1. Gastric bypass surgery

2. Bypass surgery

The doctor will evaluate together with doctors from similar fields. Taking into account obesity and various diseases of the patient is important

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