Obesity and Weight Loss Surgery

                  Medical condition caused by the accumulation of fat leading to a negative impact on health is called obesity. It’s disgraceful that our country holds the third position among obese countries in the world. As per an eminent journal, India is behind US and China with the highest number of people with obesity. According to latest survey by India Government more than 21% of Indian population is under poverty line. Third obsessed country in the world with 21% of its population in poverty? Doesn't it sound heinous??

            

Before                              After

       Drastic change in the lifestyle and unhealthy habits is leading Indian population towards silent self-destruction.  Obesity is measured in terms of BMI (Body Mass Index). A BMI of over 25 kg/m^2 is considered overweight internationally, whereas according to Indian Council of Medical Research, a person with BMI of over 23 kg/m^2 is overweight. Based on a dossier from 2007 National Family Health Survey, Punjab is the top most state in India with highest number of people with obesity followed  by Kerala and Goa respectively. 

Kerala – The 2^nd Indian State with Highest Overweight Population

             Kerala with 24.3% of its males and 34% females stands second in the list among other Indian States. Obesity clinics are actively functioning in many best hospitals in Kerala, providing treatment for obese patients. If you feel like you are on the path of obesity, then waste no time. Consult a nutritionist and take their advice in following strict and healthy diet to stay fit. Once all the preventive measures fail in you, then you will have to opt for other medications and surgery to bring back your body weight to normal.

         Medications include some popular drugs such as Sibutamine and Orlistat that are proved to be beneficial. All medications and drugs have their own side of risks. Never try self medication and take risk. Consume drugs only under medical prescription. Other than medication, weight loosing surgery is trending in Kerala. Bariatric Surgery or weight loss surgery is performed on obese people.

          MIMS, one of the best hospitals in Kerala in order to fight against obesity has launched clinic to treat obese patients and help them loose weight through various medications and surgeries. It is one among the very few hospitals known for successfully performing weight loss surgery in Kerala. There is also an increased rise in pediatric obesity in Kerala. Dear Parents, never allow your kids to run behind fast food and unhealthy diet, instead make them eat healthy food and follow healthful lifestyle. A little care can change your life. Know your body and take preventive measures towards this epidemic.