(Sthaulya) Overweight and Obesity: An Analytical Review and Correlation

Authors: Dr. Sangeeta Dev, Dr. Rakesh Sharma

Country: India

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Abstract: Overweight (Sthaulya) and obesity have become major public health concerns throughout the world and are among the leading causes of chronic disease around the globe. Definition, Aetiology and Effects of Overweight and Obesity A broad understanding of the process of overweight and obesity and its correlation to understanding their aetiology and the ways in which they are related and developing. Body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage are among the more common measures used to evaluate overweight and obesity. Overweight is excess body weight compared to set standards, while obesity refers to an excessive amount of body fat under the skin and surrounding the organs that poses a health risk. These are due to many factors such as bad diet and lifestyle factors such as unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, genetic factors, psychosocial factors and environmental factors. This has consequences not only in terms of physical health but also on psychological well-being, on one’s social economic status, and in overall potential to suffer from cardiovascular damage, diabetes, hypertension and co-morbidities. This review further discusses studies on the epidemiology of overweight and obesity conducted in different parts of the world including India with reference to the rising prevalence and changing pattern of overweight and obesity. The relationship between overweight and obesity is a key issue in our analysis and the dynamics linking between overweight, obesity and the risk factors common to and different from overweight and obesity. Appropriate management, which may involve lifestyle modifications, medications, surgical interventions, and psychological support, is addressed as essential for the management of these conditions. The review finishes with suggestions for combined public health policy and additional studies to fight an expanding epidemic. An analytical comparison between overweight and obesity is important to targeted interventions that could reduce the burden of these diseases in the population.

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Paper Id: 232577

Published On: 2025-06-15

Published In: Volume 13, Issue 3, May-June 2025

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