Friday, October 11, 2013
Sunday, October 6, 2013
India in Hot Curry: Obesity and Diabetes Growing Very Rapidly 2013
The biggest health issue of
the developed world – obesity is catching up with our urban population
in India. A survey conducted by Fitho – an online weight loss diet plan
service company, found that almost three out of four respondents were
overweight.
46% (almost half) were obese with a BMI higher than 25 and that both men and women were equally overweight. It also found that women tended to become overweight two years before men. The average BMI of the respondents was 25.5.
Not just about looking pretty
It’s important to remember that obesity isn’t just about aesthetics; it is a direct indicator of various health-related ailments like diabetes, heart disease and other lifestyle disorders. In fact, India has already been bestowed the title of the ‘diabetes capital of the world’ and the problem is compounded by the fact that Indians are far more prone to cardiovascular illnesses due to the environment we live in and genetic mutation.
Men vs Women
Other
findings included the fact that the average respondent was likely to be
healthy when he/she was 26 and was likelier to obese by the time they
turned 38. The study also found that the average respondent was
approximately 11 kg overweight. Almost 1/5th of the men were in the
obese 2 category (that is BMI over 30 – extremely obese), putting them
at a very high risk of health disorders. Comparatively, only 1/7th of
the women were in the obese 2 category. Almost 12% of the men weighed
over 90 kg, with less than 6% women in that weight range. Other findings
showed that non-vegetarians where likelier to be overweight and people
who couldn’t cook were also fatter. Shockingly 98% people didn’t want to
go to the gym!
The dangers of bulge
Prachi
Gupta, CEO of Fitho said, ‘Being overweight puts you at higher risk for
developing a number of health problems including hypertension, type 2
diabetes, heart disease, high blood cholesterol, stroke and some kinds
of cancer. Obesity puts you at a much higher risk of these lifestyle
diseases.’ The survey also found that people with a higher BMI were far
likelier to suffer from high blood pressure and heart disease. The
people who were overweight also reported higher incidents of knee or
back pain.
Do they plan to lose weight?
The study also found that 70% people were into some kind of physical activity to lose weight were men. 80% gym goers were also likely to be men and walking was the most common weight loss activity. Interestingly, the average age of people who people who’re currently dieting and exercising have an average age of 39 and a BMI of 28. This suggests that people only start making more healthy choices when they start seeing the consequences of living an unhealthy one.
Health.India.Com View – No hasty generalizations
Obesity is one of the biggest public health challenges and is considered by some to be a global pandemic. However, it’s impossible to judge an entire nation’s health based on such a small sample size. There’s also some controversy about using BMI as the sole indicator of ill-health. Many nutritionists and dieticians have spoken out against using BMI because a person’s weight could be due to a variety of reasons including bone weight and muscle weight. Nowadays, the body fat percentage is considered a more accurate tool to analyze good health.
Also, surveys conducted by companies have to be taken with a pinch of salt. For example, a survey conducted by a company that was launching a trimmer found that women preferred men with stylised facial hair and trimmed body hair, while an earlier survey by a razor company found that women preferred clean shaven men!
Note: The survey was conducted by Fitho covering newspaper readers in India. There were 4,100 participants with 46% men and 54% women. The BMI demarcation of overweight (BMI>23), obese (BMI>25) and extremely obese (BMI>30) is according to the Indian Health Ministry in 2012.
46% (almost half) were obese with a BMI higher than 25 and that both men and women were equally overweight. It also found that women tended to become overweight two years before men. The average BMI of the respondents was 25.5.
Not just about looking pretty
It’s important to remember that obesity isn’t just about aesthetics; it is a direct indicator of various health-related ailments like diabetes, heart disease and other lifestyle disorders. In fact, India has already been bestowed the title of the ‘diabetes capital of the world’ and the problem is compounded by the fact that Indians are far more prone to cardiovascular illnesses due to the environment we live in and genetic mutation.
Men vs Women
Other
findings included the fact that the average respondent was likely to be
healthy when he/she was 26 and was likelier to obese by the time they
turned 38. The study also found that the average respondent was
approximately 11 kg overweight. Almost 1/5th of the men were in the
obese 2 category (that is BMI over 30 – extremely obese), putting them
at a very high risk of health disorders. Comparatively, only 1/7th of
the women were in the obese 2 category. Almost 12% of the men weighed
over 90 kg, with less than 6% women in that weight range. Other findings
showed that non-vegetarians where likelier to be overweight and people
who couldn’t cook were also fatter. Shockingly 98% people didn’t want to
go to the gym!The dangers of bulge
Prachi
Gupta, CEO of Fitho said, ‘Being overweight puts you at higher risk for
developing a number of health problems including hypertension, type 2
diabetes, heart disease, high blood cholesterol, stroke and some kinds
of cancer. Obesity puts you at a much higher risk of these lifestyle
diseases.’ The survey also found that people with a higher BMI were far
likelier to suffer from high blood pressure and heart disease. The
people who were overweight also reported higher incidents of knee or
back pain.Do they plan to lose weight?
The study also found that 70% people were into some kind of physical activity to lose weight were men. 80% gym goers were also likely to be men and walking was the most common weight loss activity. Interestingly, the average age of people who people who’re currently dieting and exercising have an average age of 39 and a BMI of 28. This suggests that people only start making more healthy choices when they start seeing the consequences of living an unhealthy one.
Health.India.Com View – No hasty generalizations
Obesity is one of the biggest public health challenges and is considered by some to be a global pandemic. However, it’s impossible to judge an entire nation’s health based on such a small sample size. There’s also some controversy about using BMI as the sole indicator of ill-health. Many nutritionists and dieticians have spoken out against using BMI because a person’s weight could be due to a variety of reasons including bone weight and muscle weight. Nowadays, the body fat percentage is considered a more accurate tool to analyze good health.
Also, surveys conducted by companies have to be taken with a pinch of salt. For example, a survey conducted by a company that was launching a trimmer found that women preferred men with stylised facial hair and trimmed body hair, while an earlier survey by a razor company found that women preferred clean shaven men!
Note: The survey was conducted by Fitho covering newspaper readers in India. There were 4,100 participants with 46% men and 54% women. The BMI demarcation of overweight (BMI>23), obese (BMI>25) and extremely obese (BMI>30) is according to the Indian Health Ministry in 2012.
China Rapidly Getting Obese & Diabetic
More Chinese people aged 20 to 39 are becoming overweight and their
athletic ability is declining, according to a national survey released
on Monday.
The survey of more than 43,000 adults found that more than 11 percent
of people aged 20 to 39 are obese, an increase of 2 percentage points
since the last survey in 2010.
The average weight gain of the group was 1.92 kilograms, higher than figures of the other two age groups (40-59 and 60 plus).
The General Administration of Sport survey of 10 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities also found that 34.4 percent of Chinese between 20 and 69 are overweight.
Tian Ye, director of the China Institute of Sports Science, said the issue of weight and physical decline can be attributed partially to the lack of sports activities among young people.
"We are still analyzing the reasons, but it couldn't be more obvious that the lack of exercise played a negative role," Tian said.
According to the survey, those between 20 and 39 are the least active exercisers. Fifty-one percent of them don't exercise regularly, citing no time due to overloaded schedules.
The results also indicated that waist circumferences and hiplines have increased in all age groups, especially among young males and middle-aged females in urban areas.
Meanwhile, a decline has been seen among young adults in their ability to grip something, jump or maintain balance, indicating losses of strength and flexibility.
"Statistically, the fitness level of this group dropped in line with the decline of their sports involvement. It proved the importance of sports exercise for keeping fit and healthy," Tian said.
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The average weight gain of the group was 1.92 kilograms, higher than figures of the other two age groups (40-59 and 60 plus).
The General Administration of Sport survey of 10 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities also found that 34.4 percent of Chinese between 20 and 69 are overweight.
Tian Ye, director of the China Institute of Sports Science, said the issue of weight and physical decline can be attributed partially to the lack of sports activities among young people.
"We are still analyzing the reasons, but it couldn't be more obvious that the lack of exercise played a negative role," Tian said.
According to the survey, those between 20 and 39 are the least active exercisers. Fifty-one percent of them don't exercise regularly, citing no time due to overloaded schedules.
The results also indicated that waist circumferences and hiplines have increased in all age groups, especially among young males and middle-aged females in urban areas.
Meanwhile, a decline has been seen among young adults in their ability to grip something, jump or maintain balance, indicating losses of strength and flexibility.
"Statistically, the fitness level of this group dropped in line with the decline of their sports involvement. It proved the importance of sports exercise for keeping fit and healthy," Tian said.
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Attend the first Obesity and Diabetes Treatment, Innovation and Prevention Summit in California
Attend the first Obesity and Diabetes Treatment, Innovation and Prevention
Summit
This
is a great opportunity for health care professionals including
physicians, nutritionist, nurses, hospital administrators, research
professionals, scientist, policy makers, insurance providers, group
purchasing organizations, non profits foundations, start ups and mature
companies wanting to learn about prevention, identification and
treatment of obesity. This event will bring, key opinion leaders to talk
about various methods to identify, manage, treat and prevent obesity
and diabetes. Twenty innovative companies working in obesity and
diabetes
will showcase their technologies to attendees so the community is aware
of the next generation technologies available to their patients and
future developments. Strategic companies can take advantage of this
summit. ODIS is the
first of its kind obesity and diabetes summit held on the west coast.
When: Jan 30 -31, 2014
Where: Westin, South Coast Plaza in Orange County, CA.
To attend contact: Info.odis1@gmail.com
Orange County is known as a hub for medical device innovation. This event will elevate the
visibility of Southern California and innovative companies in the fight against
obesity and diabetes.
In July 2013 the
American Medical Association declared that obesity was a disease. Obesity and related healthcare issues cost
the US $190 Billion annually. This is an important time in the fight against
obesity and diabetes
To sponsor, showcase or qualify to present please email a non-confidential company profile to info.odis1@gmail.com
Top 20 in the obesity and diabetes space will be presenting at the innovation summit.
Obesity and
Diabetes Innovation Summit is being presented by TrialMed Life Sciences and
SEVEN (Scientific Entrepreneur & Venture Capital Network).
Monday, August 19, 2013
Middle East Going Obese: Saudi Man Hits World Record Weight: THE KING INTERVENES
According to the U.N.,
Kuwait has the highest proportion of obese adults in the Middle East,
with 42.8% of its population considered severely overweight. Saudi
Arabia follows at 35.2%.
The growth of obesity in
the region is also an economic concern. According to a report by Frost
& Sullivan, healthcare spending across the Gulf will triple to
$133.2 billion by 2018, mainly as a result of lifestyle diseases like obesity and diabetes.
This is making investor think about investing in obesity and diabetes interventions.
Obesity is going to be the world's biggest health care market.
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has intervened to help a man who has become one of the heaviest people in the world.
The king ordered Khalid
bin Mohsen Shaari, who weighs 1,345 pounds (610kg) and is unable to move
by himself, be transferred from the Southern border province of Jazan
to the country's capital Riyadh to undergo treatment.
According to Guinness
World Records, the record weight for a living person is held by Manuel
Uribe from Mexico, who weighed 1,235 pounds (560kg) in 2006. After
making a television appeal for help, his weight in March 2012 had fallen
to 980 pounds (444.6 kg.)
According to the official
spokesman for Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health, Shaari was due to
arrive in Riyadh either later Monday or on Tuesday. Pictures showed a
fork-lift truck lifting him in is bed. The spokesman said Shaari is aged
between 18 and 20.
He will be treated at the
King Fahd Medical City, and undergo a series of dietary and physical
programs in order to help him lose weight, the spokesman said. Although
surgery is not scheduled at the moment, the Ministry of Health says it
has not been ruled out. Special beds and trolleys have been made for
him.
Onciomed, Inc in
California has developed a ground breaking technology that imitates
gastric surgery without cutting portions of the stomach.
Currently, raising capital from private and institutional investors: info@onciomed.com
After AMA (American
Medical Association ) declared obesity as a disease. The market for
obesity is estimated to touch $139.5 B by 2017. This is making the
medical device makers and investors very excited. There are very few
treatment options for obesity, since it was never classified as a
disease and only a medical condition.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Obesity World Wide: Translating to worlds biggest market and big investment opportunity
The Obesity technologies are back in action as AMA declares obesity as a disease.
This is game changing opportunity for many companies.
Young companies like: ONCIOMED, Inc, RESHAPE MEDICAL, BARANOVA, GI DYNAMICS, ALLERGAN, OBALON, VALENTX are at the forefront of all the obesity technologies.
There are in all about 10 promising companies medical device companies in a market estimated to reach $139.5 Billion by 2017.
Company with a novel technology that is currently raising capital is ONCIOMED, Inc based in Irvine, Ca.
info@onciomed.com; CEO is Dr. Raj Nihalani.( raj@onciomed.com )
Other companies have recently raised capital and conducting clinical trials.
This is game changing opportunity for many companies.
Young companies like: ONCIOMED, Inc, RESHAPE MEDICAL, BARANOVA, GI DYNAMICS, ALLERGAN, OBALON, VALENTX are at the forefront of all the obesity technologies.
There are in all about 10 promising companies medical device companies in a market estimated to reach $139.5 Billion by 2017.
Company with a novel technology that is currently raising capital is ONCIOMED, Inc based in Irvine, Ca.
info@onciomed.com; CEO is Dr. Raj Nihalani.( raj@onciomed.com )
Other companies have recently raised capital and conducting clinical trials.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Australia uses a graphic ad campaign to prevent obesity! Australia 5th Obese Country!
Just like last year, Australia remains at fifth place with 24.6% of its population considered obese, while New Zealand is still at third with 26.5%.
There's no surprise there as the two neighbouring countries have done little movement in the chart in the past years.
However, it's worth noting that the United States, which had held the title of the most obese among populous countries for a long time, has now passed the torch to Mexico.
According to the report, which was conducted by the United Nations, its southern neighbour is the new country with the most number of overweight residents. Mexico was previously only second to the U.S. About 70% of adults in Mexico are considered overweight, while 32.8% are considered obese.
According to the Daily Mail, it managed to nab the unwanted title
with a combination of a few factors, including poverty and expensive
healthy food.With nearly 50% of the country's population are considered poor and the rich have already turned to healthier lifestyles, it is the malnourished that are becoming obese.
"The same people who are malnourished are the ones who are becoming obese," physician Abelardo Avila was quoted by the paper as saying. "In the poor classes we have obese and malnourished children. The worst thing is the children are becoming programmed for obesity. It's a very serious epidemic."
A resident, Sally Neiman who has lived in the country for 20 years, explained further, "Because of a lack of money and food, people go for more energy-intense foods. These are often high in sugar or fat. People drink Coca-Cola as if it was water in order to have the energy to carry on - and so many of the foods are rich in carbs, are full of cheese or are fried.
"There is no control in schools to what kids eat these days, it is normal to see a kid having a soda for breakfast and eating 'comida chatarra' (junk food), it is allowed to be sold in schools."
Healthier food in Mexico tend to be pricier as well for the poor and working class; hence, they choose the heavier yet cheaper food.
The U.S. is still at close second with 31.8% of its population considered obese.
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