Zhao Lijun Hu Mei, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Characteristic Medical Center (formerly 306 Hospital).
Edited by Liu Yan/Cui Yan, Medical Science Popularization Center
May 11 is the "World Obesity Prevention and Control Day" and the "China Obesity Day".
With the development of modern social economy and the improvement of people's living standards, the problem of obesity has become increasingly prominent, and it has become a public health problem that seriously endangers the health of mainland residents. On this special day, the intensivist reminds you to pay attention to the health problem of obesity.
Definition and evaluation indicators of obesity
Obesity refers to the excessive accumulation of fat in the body to the point where it is detrimental to health. At present, the most commonly used index of obesity is body mass index (BMI), which is calculated by dividing weight (kg) by height (m) squared. According to the standards of the World Health Organization, for people aged 18~65, a BMI of 18.5~24.9 is normal, a BMI of 25.0~29.9 is considered overweight, and a BMI of ≥30 is considered obese.
Obesity is harmful
Obesity not only causes a psychological burden on individuals and affects their quality of life, but is also closely related to a variety of serious diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea syndrome, etc. The incidence of cerebral embolism, heart failure, coronary heart disease, and gallstone disease in obese patients is also greatly increased. Therefore, the prevention and treatment of obesity is of great significance for the maintenance of both personal and public health.
Obesity needs to be prevented
The key to preventing obesity is to raise public awareness of the dangers of obesity, adopt a reasonable diet and rest habits, and adhere to appropriate physical activity
(1) Raise awareness. Understand the dangers and preventive measures of obesity and establish a healthy lifestyle.
(2) Reasonable diet. Reduce the intake of sweets and thick foods, increase the proportion of vegetarian diets, and avoid excessive snacking.
(3) Keep exercising. Moderate exercise every day, such as jogging, climbing, boxing, etc., can increase calorie consumption and achieve the effect of obesity prevention and treatment with a reasonable diet.
(4) Regularity of life. Develop good work and rest habits, do not overfill each meal, and ensure sufficient sleep time.
(5) Feel good. Maintaining an optimistic and positive attitude helps to maintain normal physiological functions and also plays a role in preventing obesity.
For people who are already overweight or obese, scientific weight loss methods should be chosen according to individual circumstances. People with mild simple obesity can lose weight by adjusting their diet and increasing exercise; In addition to strictly controlling diet and strengthening exercise, patients with moderate obesity or above can also consider using auxiliary means such as traditional Chinese medicine to promote lipid metabolism and prevent fatty liver; Secondary obesity should be treated by a specialist for treatment of the primary disorder. At the same time, we should also be wary of some unscientific ways to lose weight, such as blind attempts at liposuction, endotoxin local slimming injections, slimming patches, slimming drugs, etc., which may cause damage to physical health.
Obesity is a health issue that needs to be taken seriously, let's start by raising awareness, changing unhealthy lifestyle habits, and taking action together to actively prevent and respond to obesity and enjoy a healthy and happy life.
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