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1- Obesity 2- What is Obesity? Obesity is a life-long progressive, life threatening condition marked by the excess accumulation of body fat, which can significantly reduce life expectancy. When weight reaches extreme levels, it is called MORBID OBESITY and is a chronic condition with numerous medical, psychological and social consequences. 3- Causes of Obesity – Genetics, Overeating, Frequency of eating, Physical inactivity, Medications, A diet high in simple carbohydrates. 5- Obesity Treatment - Surgical treatment for obesity is the only treatment that reliably produces significant and sustained weight loss. People with clinically severe obesity are at great risk for developing many associated medical conditions. Research has shown that surgical treatment results in significant weight loss and improvement in most problems associated with obesity. 6- Consult us for Obesity & Digestive problems. For Appointment Call 079-29703438 Or Visit :- www.drchiragthakkar.com – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Obesity


1
Obesity
2
What is Obesity?
  • Obesity is a life-long progressive, life
    threatening condition marked by the excess
    accumulation of body fat, which can significantly
    reduce life expectancy. When weight reaches
    extreme levels, it is called MORBID OBESITY and
    is a chronic condition with numerous medical,
    psychological and social consequences.

3
Causes of Obesity
  • Genetics.
  • Overeating.
  • Frequency of eating.
  • Physical inactivity.
  • Medications.
  • A diet high in simple
  • carbohydrates.

4
How can Obesity affect you?
  • Type II Diabetes
  • Heart Disease
  • Hypertension
  • Infertility
  • Certain cancers
  • Liver and kidney disorders
  • Joint Pain/Osteoarthritis
  • Respiratory disorders

5
Obesity Treatment
  • Surgical treatment for obesity is the only
    treatment that reliably produces significant and
    sustained weight loss. People with clinically
    severe obesity are at great risk for developing
    many associated medical conditions. Research has
    shown that surgical treatment results in
    significant weight loss and improvement in most
    problems associated with obesity.

6
Consult us for Obesity Digestive problems.
  • For Appointment Call
  • 079-29703438
  • Or Visit -
  • www.drchiragthakkar.com
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