Management of obesity in adult Asian Indians
The prevalence of obesity in India is increasing and ranges from 8% to 38% in rural and 13% to 50% in urban areas. Obesity is a risk factor for development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), hypertension, dyslipidemia, coronary heart disease and many cancers. In Asian Indians excess abdominal and h...
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| description | The prevalence of obesity in India is increasing and ranges from 8% to 38% in rural and 13% to 50% in urban areas. Obesity is a risk factor for development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), hypertension, dyslipidemia, coronary heart disease and many cancers. In Asian Indians excess abdominal and hepatic fat is associated with increased risk for T2DM and cardiovascular disease. There is higher risk for development of obesity related non-communicable diseases at lower body mass index levels, compared to white Caucasians. Despite being a commonly encountered medical problem, obesity poses challenges in treatment. Many Indian physicians find themselves to be lacking time and expertise to prepare an appropriate obesity management plan and patients experience continuous weight gain over time despite being under regular medical supervision. In this article, we outline approaches to obesity management in ‘real life mode’ and in context to Asian Indian patients. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-91852a3b494b4cc0883e9d90da9cbb742022-12-21T18:46:24ZengElsevierIndian Heart Journal0019-48322017-07-0169453954410.1016/j.ihj.2017.04.015Management of obesity in adult Asian IndiansS. Behl0A. Misra1Fortis-C-DOC Hospital for Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases and Allied Specialties, New Delhi, IndiaFortis-C-DOC Hospital for Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases and Allied Specialties, New Delhi, IndiaThe prevalence of obesity in India is increasing and ranges from 8% to 38% in rural and 13% to 50% in urban areas. Obesity is a risk factor for development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), hypertension, dyslipidemia, coronary heart disease and many cancers. In Asian Indians excess abdominal and hepatic fat is associated with increased risk for T2DM and cardiovascular disease. There is higher risk for development of obesity related non-communicable diseases at lower body mass index levels, compared to white Caucasians. Despite being a commonly encountered medical problem, obesity poses challenges in treatment. Many Indian physicians find themselves to be lacking time and expertise to prepare an appropriate obesity management plan and patients experience continuous weight gain over time despite being under regular medical supervision. In this article, we outline approaches to obesity management in ‘real life mode’ and in context to Asian Indian patients.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0019483217302948ObesityManagementAsian IndiansLifestyle interventionPharmacotherapy |
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| title | Management of obesity in adult Asian Indians |
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| title_short | Management of obesity in adult Asian Indians |
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| topic | Obesity Management Asian Indians Lifestyle intervention Pharmacotherapy |
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