OBESITY REVIEWS

OBESITY REVIEWS
The prevalence of both of obesity and disability is increasing globally and there is now growing evidence to suggest that these two health priorities may be linked. This paper explores the evidence linking obesity to muscular-skeletal conditions, mental health disorders and learning disabilities in both adult and child populations. Together these analysts strongly suggest that whether the cause or result of disability, obesity is undeniably indicated, thus presenting a serious public health priority. Future research efforts are required to strengthen the evidences base examining obesity in back disorders, mental health learning disabilities, in order to improve current clinical management.
Addressing obesity epidemic will require multidisciplinary with strong collaborative ties health care delivery systems, and industry partners.
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Obesity, confidant support and functional health
OBJECTIVE: To investigate and the association between body mass index (BMI) and functional health according to age and the support available from a confidant.
Discussion
This study found that functional health was generally worse for those who were underweight compared to those with normal weight and also declined steadily with increasing BMI. This decline was marked for physical functional health but was more modest for emotional functional health. The reduction in physical functional health associated with obesity was equivalent to being approximately 11 years older for men and 16 years older for women. Interactions were observed such that the magnitude of this association was found to increase for progressively older age groups. In addition, confiding relationships perceived as uncritical and characterized by the absence of shared negative interactions appeared to be protective against the adverse effects of obesity in those who were younger (age 41-54 years) but not in those who were older (65-80 years).
Obesity
Until recently, health care systems have largely ignored and growing problem of obesity. Without a coordinated effort to deliver obesity-related treatment and preventive care, obesity continues to become more common among adults and children. The same is true for the diseases associated with obesity; as Group Health Care Center for Health Studies (CHS) research has shown these include not only diabetes and heart disease but also a many others, including such mental problems as depression. Addressing the obesity epidemic will require multidisciplinary reach teams with strong collaborative ties to the employers, health plans, health care delivery systems, and industry partners.