OBESITY INDICATOR

China's new guidelines to standardise obesity diagnosis and treatment aim to tackle the escalating health crisis, with over half of adults overweight. Core strategies include clinical nutrition, surgical options, behavioural support, and exercise re...

besity rates in the U.S. remain high, with severe obesity particularly rising among women, according to new CDC research. The overall obesity rate is about 40%, with nearly 1 in 10 people experiencing severe obesity. Education levels also impact obe...

An ICMR-led study has found that unemployed adults in India have a significantly higher risk of developing heart disease over the next decade. The research analyzed nearly 4,500 adults aged 40-69 years, showing that men and urban residents have high...

India's Economic Survey 2023-24 warned that increasing obesity rates could hinder the country's economic potential. Experts urged the government to promote healthier lifestyles through better diet, physical activity, and monitoring of health paramet...

Lifestyle changes may be able to save up to 50% of cancer-related deaths and 40% of cases, according to a recent ACS study. The significance of prevention and early detection measures is underscored by modifiable risk factors such as obesity, nutrit...

Researchers have introduced a new diagnostic approach for obesity, focusing on waist-to-height ratio alongside BMI to better assess health risks linked to abdominal fat. Published in Nature Medicine and led by the European Association for the Study ...

Research in the British Medical Journal found that epidural during labour reduces the risk of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) by 35%. SMM includes heart attack, sepsis, and hysterectomy. Epidural analgesia is recommended for high-risk pregnancies du...

Biocon partners with Medix to distribute Liraglutide for chronic weight management in Mexico, offering affordable obesity treatment options. The collaboration aims to improve patient access and quality of life in a country with high obesity rates.

A study has established the link between Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic disorders and heart disease. Over 90% of the US Population is vulnerable.

The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) updates dietary guidelines for Indians, emphasizing the use of earthen cookware as safest for cooking due to its eco-friendliness and food preservation qualities. NIN also issues warnings about unsafe storag...

India experiences a surge in Rybelsus sales, impacting the anti-obesity market. Semaglutide dominates, reflecting India's obesity challenges and evolving disease patterns as it grows as a superpower.

A Lancet study reveals alarming obesity rates in India, with 70% of urban population overweight. India ranks third globally in obesity, following the US and China. Approximately 8 crore Indians are obese, with 1 crore aged 5-19. Rising obesity leads...

Data released by the UNESCAP as part of the Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report: Showcasing Transformative Actions 2024 report indicated that the country still had quite a few indicators where data availability was an issue.

According to research firm Pharmarack, the market has tripled in two years after witnessing a sluggish growth till 2021. Over the last five years, the market has grown at 32% CAGR to 474 crore in January 2024.

?Those living in London had the lowest risk of dying from cancer. Even people living in poorer parts of London still had a lower risk of dying from cancer compared to those living in equally deprived areas of the country.

Ebbw Vale in Blaenau Gwent, Southeast Wales, is facing startling levels of obesity with reports of takeaways delivered to homes "three times a day."

At a community level, healthcare workers, such as accredited social health activists (ASHAs) and auxiliary nurse midwives (ANMs), are crucial to spreading awareness and connecting rural communities to the public health system. As India grapples with...

Around six percent of children aged 0-5 in India were identified as obese or overweight, according to official data collected from anganwadi centres. This percentage is equivalent to the percentage of severely and moderately malnourished children in...

Some researchers think the term "obesity" itself is part of the problem, and are calling for a name change to reduce stigma. They're proposing "adipose-based chronic disease" instead.