A comparative study to assess prevalence of obesity and its perceived health problems among women and men residing in selected urban areas of Jaipur city

Abstract

Obesity is a multi-factorial disorder which is often associated with many other significant diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases, osteoarthritis and certain cancers. The management of obesity will therefore require a comprehensive range of strategies focusing on those with existing weight problems and also on those at high risk of developing obesity. Hence, prevention of obesity during childhood should be considered a priority, as there is a risk of persistence to adulthood.