1Department of Endosurgery, Medical University of Astana, Astana, Kazakhstan
2Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeons of Kazakhstan
3Kazakhstan Association of Endoscopic Surgeons
4Russian Academy of Natural History
Online published on 21 July, 2018.
Obesity is a growing problem. The dynamics of this disease spreading is changing in different regions, it is poorly investigated and, therefore, contradictory.
To scrutinize the spatial rates of obesity in various regions of Kazakhstan.
The operation of preventive medicine clinics, family health centers on the study of obesity rates was investigated. Furthermore, the relationship between the growth of diabetes and obesity with population growth rates, demographic indicators in cities and rural areas was considered.
Investigations demonstrated an epidemiological picture of obesity, diabetes and other pathologies related to nutrition. The activities of 4 050 medical organizations has been studied since 2011.
The investigation revealed a stable growth in obesity, diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders. The rates of diabetes and obesity according to the data of preventive medical observations in the city are higher than in rural areas. The annual increase in obesity rates during the study period amounted to 3.9%. South-Kazakhstan, Astana and Almaty were identified as the regions with the highest obesity rates.
Spatial research, Obesity, Diabetes, Demography, Family Health Centre
