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What Is It?
As medical experts better understand obesity, they realised that obesity coexists with many other health issues. For example, high cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and blocked blood vessels. In addition, fat tissues release many hormones that cause chronic inflammation and thus increasing the risk of different chronic disorders.
Should I Be Concerned?
In Singapore, 40% of our adult population appears to be overweight or obese, representing 30% and 10% of the adult population respectively. Obesity, as we know is a risk factor for heart disease, diabetes, cancers, and many other health issues. Moreover, weight gain could be a sign or symptom of other underlying medical conditions such as hormonal imbalances or in some cases be caused by certain medications.
How Should I Treat It?
What doctors can do is carry out an extensive health assessment and then create a personalized weight loss program. Moreover, besides dietary and lifestyle measures, doctors can also recommend medications. Speak with us, we’ve got you covered.
