Obesity

KPJ HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY COLLEGEDIPLOMA IN PHARMACY

PAEH 322.2 HEALTHCARE DELIVERYTOPIC: OBESITY AMONG ADULT

GROUP 10: 11DPH004311DPH004611DPH006911DPH007511DPH007711DPH0078

INTRODUCTION

Definition• Obesity is a condition that is associated with

having an excess of body fat, defined by genetic and environmental factors that are difficult to control when dieting.

Background InformationWorldwide Statistics

Background InformationStatistics in Malaysia

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Signs & Symptoms

• Breathlessness• Inability to cope with sudden physical activity• Feeling very tired every day• Back and joint pains.

Diagnosis

• A person is obese when he or she achieved Body Mass Index (BMI) more than Normal Weight (BMI 18.5-24.9)

1. BMI calculation:

• BMI more than 30 indicated obesity and it also mean that the person has increased in Waist circumference.

2. Waist Circumference• Reading > 102cm in men & 88cm in women require

urgent attention

WEIGHT CATEGORIES

FACTORS CAUSING OBESITY

• Unhealthy diet and eating habits • Quitting smoking

• Lack of sleep

• Inactive lifestyle

• Environment

FACTORS CAUSING OBESITY

• Genetics

• Medication

• Age

• Emotional factor

• Pregnancy

PreventionDiet

Exercise

Medication

XENICAL CAPS 12OMG

•Generic Name: Orlistat

•Indication: Anti-obesity Agent

• Dose : Take 1 tablet 3 times daily after meal.

•Side effect : oily stool, fatty stool, inability to control bowel movements

Surgical

Liposuction removes fat from your body using suction.

Small, thin, blunt-tipped tubes (cannula) are inserted through tiny cuts in the skin.

Fat is suctioned out as the • doctor moves the tubes• around under the skin to • target specific fat deposits.

OBESE PEOPLE

BEFORE AFTER181.8 KG 99.5 KG

OBESE PEOPLE

BEFORE AFTER118 KG 47.7 KG

Conclusion

Malaysia is a 1st ranked in Asia that has a big issue of obesity. In 2006, 43% adults and 38% children in Malaysia is obese. Now, it is increased 14% people obese every year. So, everybody should be alert about this issue. A lot of complication will occur if we suffer with obesity such as heart attack, diabetes and high cholesterol. In worse situation, it can also leads to death if not treat from the beginning. For those already suffer with obesity, the first thing they have to do is do exercise that suitable for their age and control their diet. If the first step is not working, they can choose medication to help them reduce weight and also can do surgery such as liposuction. It is good if we can prevent it from now.

ReferencesInternet: • Obesity 2012, online, retrieved 16 February 2014, from

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Obesity/Pages/Introduction.aspx• What are Overweight and Obesity 2012, online, retrieved 18 February 2013, from

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/obe/• What is Obesity 2014, online, retrieved 16 February 2014, from

http://www.obesityaction.org/understanding-obesity/obesity• Audrey Edwards, 2103, Obesity a Big Problem Now in Malaysia, The Star Online, retrieved

22 February 2014, from http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2013/11/17/Obesity-a-big-problem-now-About-three-million-Malaysians-are-obese-says-deputy-minister.aspx/

Books:• Causes of obesity,18/7/2013, Medical News Today• http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/145554.php• Journal of Urban Health