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Being overweight or obese, may be defined as an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation, that can potentially present a risk to an individual’s health. The recommended population’s measurement of obesity is through body mass index (BMI), which is your weight (in kilograms) divided by height (in meters).
A BMI of 30 and above is generally considered to be obese. On the other hand, a BMI that is equivalent or more than 25 is considered overweight.
According to the recent figures from Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH), approximately 36.2% of Singaporeans aged between 18 to 69 are overweight. What’s more, nearly 13% of school-attending children are overweight as well.
According to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2014, Singaporeans has the second-highest overweight prevalence in South East Asia
WHO provides a BMI guideline to help people know whether they are overweight or not. This is a simple calculation that involves dividing your body mass or weight, by the square of his height in meters.
According to WHO:
However, the following BMI guideline is recommended for Asian population which usually features relatively smaller people:
Of course, these figures may not be the perfect indicators of obesity, but they help to give your doctor an idea of the standard weight compared to your height.
Obesity can be treated through a variety of techniques that may be applied simultaneously, which requires determination to be successful. You will not only require lifestyle changes, diet, eating habits, but also need to take part in some moderate physical activity.
Your doctor can also help you to design an effective diet and workout plan to help you lose the unwanted weight and achieve a healthier BMI.
These medications are only meant to boost your weight loss regimen. Below are some of the types of weight-loss medicines that can be used:
During the consultation, your doctor will have a look at your medical history, your activity level as well as your eating routine. He may also opt to carry out blood tests to check for other medical conditions.
A complete medical examination will be performed along with other vital health parameters such as your blood pressure and heart rate.
Being overweight or obese can put you at great risk of developing other life-threatening conditions. It is a prime trigger of a group of conditions referred to as metabolic syndrome. These conditions include diabetes, high blood pressure and increased levels of cholesterol. When you have any of these chronic conditions, you are likely to develop other diseases such as ischaemic heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, and stroke.
According to a study by the Singapore Diseases Burden, obesity-related conditions shows the largest health impact in terms of costs and suffering. What’s more, it is the largest single contributing factor to the national disease burden of diabetes. On a social aspect, obesity not only impacts your body image, self-esteem, but can also result in psychological stress.
It is important to seek help for weight management early before the development of weight-related conditions. If you are currently suffering from weight-related conditions, being treated for weight loss will not only help to prevent the conditions from worsening, but also help you achieve a healthier body.
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Singapore, 048616
(Above Raffles Place MRT)
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