Obesity

Written By: Admin | Published : September 9, 2012 1:13 PM IST

Obesity is a condition where a person s Body Mass Index or BMI (calculated by dividing height by weight) is more than 30. It is becoming a global epidemic not only in developed nations but also in developing nations like India. Obesity is usually linked to a host of disorders like diabetes, heart diseases, hypertension and strokes. Easy availability of sugars and fats, messing with our body clocks and an increased sedentary lifestyle are responsible for obesity. Being overweight and obesity are the fifth leading risk for global deaths with at least 2.8 million adults dying each year due to them.

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