Press Release Summary = Obesity
has reached epidemic proportions globally, with more
than 1.7 billion people falling in the overweight/obese
category (as per WHO).
Weight loss can range from being relatively simple to being almost unattainable,
depending on several factors such as type and severity of obesity, the age and
lifestyle of the individual and the psychological mindset.
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, with more than 1.7 billion people
falling in the overweight/obese category (as per WHO). Weight loss can range from
being relatively simple to being almost unattainable, depending on several factors
such as type and severity of obesity, the age and lifestyle of the individual and
the psychological mindset.
It is often seen that in the few spurts of knowledge dispersed on
weight
loss,
people across resort to dieting, exercising and a host of other methods, though not
always intelligently. Some in spite of balancing these are unable to shed and/or
maintain their weight. These treatment options may prove to be beneficial for
overweight people, however, in case of morbid obesity, which is estimated to afflict
20% of the obese population, there exists a 98% recidivism rate with such weight
loss methods.
Obesity is excess of body fat that frequently results in significant impairment of
health. Obesity results when the size or number of fat cells in a person\'s body
increases. A normal-sized person has between 30 and 35 billion fat cells. When a
person gains weight, these fat cells first increase in size and later in number.
Weight loss surgery is also known as Bariatric surgery. Surgery on the stomach
and/or intestines to help a person with extreme obesity lose
weight is called
Bariatric Surgery. Bariatric surgery is an option for people who have a body mass
index (BMI) above 40. Surgery is also an option for people with a BMI between 35 and
40 who have health problems like type 2 diabetes or heart disease.
There are two main types of bariatric surgery:
1 Adjustable Gastric Banding
2 Gastric Bypass.
Indicure provides complete information and facilitation about weight loss surgery in
India. Please visit www.indicure.com to know more about the weight loss surgery.
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