Prevalence and Trends in obesity among Punjabi women

Obesity can have an adverse impact on woman's health at each phase of her life. Women are at greater risk for obesityin an obesogenic environment. Epidemiological study has been undertaken and 1000 subjects were studied in district Sangrur (Punjab). The degree of obesity has been observed as Preobese, Obese-I, Obese-II and Obese-III and levels of obesity of these subjects are 19.7%, 5.2%, 0.9% and 0.4% respectively. The BMI exceeded 25 kg/m² (i.e. >25 kg/m²) is in 26.2% of the total population Obesity is more pronounced in females as compared to males. Value for BMI >25 kg/m² is 30.8% in females and 22.5% in males. Behavioral and environmental factors are key determinants of obesity and lifestyle modification can be extremely effective for preventing type 2 diabetes and its related disorders.