PPT-What Is the Disease of Obesity?

Obesity Pathophysiology Obesity Has Multiple Pathophysiologic Origins 2 Bray GA et al Lancet 201638719471956 Obesity Epigenetic Genetic Physiologic Behavioral Sociocultural Environmental. Simon . Thornley. Public Health . Physician/ PTF/ PhD student. University of Auckland. Summary. What is science?. Is there an obesity epidemic?. A brief history of nutrition. I get involved…. Food addiction. India S.. . Sharp, BSN, RN. November 02, . 2013. Objectives. Provide knowledge of the pathophysiology, epidemiology, symptoms, . & non-pharmacological treatments. Obesity. Obesity is a label for ranges of weight that are greater than what is considered healthy for a given height. Organ-Specific, Hormonal, and . Biomechanical . Complications. Gallbladder Disease. Organ-Specific, Hormonal, and Biomechanical Complications. 3. The Paradox of Obesity and Gallbladder Disease. Effect of Obesity. Anthropometric Evaluation. Definition of Obesity. Obesity is a complex, multifactorial disease characterized by excess body fat/adiposity. Criteria for a disease. Impairment of normal functioning. Characteristic signs or symptoms. St.Vincent. Medical . Group. IAFP Spring CME & Research Day. May 7, . 2015. The . O. besity Epidemic. In the United States, it is estimated that 93 million Americans are affected by obesity. . In 2001, the states with the top five percentages for obesity were Mississippi, West Virginia, Michigan, Kentucky and . U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Rapid Increases in Adult Obesity in the U.S.. BRFSS: 1990, 1999, 2009. Rapid Increases in Obesity Among U.S. Youth. What Is Obesity Medicine ? Introduction to the the Field of Obesity Medicine Objectives As a result of this presentation, participants will better understand: D efinition of obesity medicine How to diagnose obesity EPID 624. 9 January 2015. The Basic Facts on Obesity. Definition: . Overweight. VS . Obese. What form of measurement do we use to tell the difference? . Body Mass Index . aka . “BMI”. and . Waist Circumference. problems. . Obesity affects not just appearance of a person but disease processes as well.. Obesity. Pharmacological . approaches to control obesity have become a prime priority. Due to unclear etiology, the cure of obesity is difficult and challenging. Current trends for obesity management involve multiple pharmacological strategies including blocking nutrient absorption, modulating fat metabolism, regulating adipose signals and modulating the satiety . Priscilla J. Kimboko, Ph.D.. Art . & . Science of Aging Conference. February 8, 2013. Tsunami of Obesity in US. Obesity Statistics. World Health Organization. & US DHHS. NIH.NIDDK. International Data. Presentation Overview. Background . Attributes associated with obesity. Morbidity/mortality. Screening. Costs. Interventions . Major . r. esearch . e. fforts . Future research opportunities. Discussion/questions. no longer considered a cosmetic issue . that is caused by overeating and a lack of self-control. . The World Health Organization (. W.H.O.), . along with National and International medical and scientific societies, now recognize obesity as . obesity. Overweight at . young ages. Source. : Global School Based Health Survey 2012. Childhood Obesity. An increasing problem in the Pacific with some coexistence of micronutrient deficiency. Definite risk factor for Adult Obesity & Diabetes. Consequences of obesity. Mortality and morbidity. Cardiometabolic conditions. Additional weight-related comorbidities. Individual, social and economic burden. Agenda. Data based on 19 prospective studies encompassing 1.46 million white adults, 19–84 years of age.