Weight loss surgery

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Medical condition caused by the accumulation of fat leading to a negative impact on

health is called obesity. It’s disgraceful that our country holds the third position among

obese countries in the world. As per an eminent journal, India is behind US and China with

the highest number of people with obesity. According to latest survey by India Government

more than 21% of Indian population is under poverty line. Third obsessed country in the

world with 21% of its population in poverty? Doesn’t it sound heinous??

Drastic change in the lifestyle and unhealthy habits is leading Indian population

towards silent self-destruction. Obesity is measured in terms of BMI (Body Mass Index). A

BMI of over 25 kg/m^2 is considered overweight internationally, whereas according to

Indian Council of Medical Research, a person with BMI of over 23 kg/m^2 is overweight.

Based on a dossier from 2007 National Family Health Survey, Punjab is the top most state in

India with highest number of people with obesity followed by Kerala and Goa respectively.

Before After

Kerala – The2nd Indian State with Highest Overweight Population

Kerala with 24.3% of its males and 34% females stands second in the list among

other Indian States. Obesity clinics are actively functioning in many best hospitals in Kerala,

providing treatment for obese patients. If you feel like you are on the path of obesity, then

waste no time. Consult a nutritionist and take their advice in following strict and healthy diet

to stay fit. Once all the preventive measures fail in you, then you will have to opt for other

medications and surgery to bring back your body weight to normal.

Medications include some popular drugs such as Sibutamine and Orlistat that are

proved to be beneficial. All medications and drugs have their own side of risks. Never try self

medication and take risk. Consume drugs only under medical prescription. Other than

medication, weight loosing surgery is trending in Kerala. Bariatric Surgery or weight loss

surgery is performed on obese people.

MIMS, one of the best hospitals in Kerala in order to fight against obesity has launched

clinic to treat obese patients and help them loose weight through various medications and

surgeries. It is one among the very few hospitals known for successfully performing weight

loss surgery in Kerala. There is also an increased rise in pediatric obesity in Kerala. Dear

Parents, never allow your kids to run behind fast food and unhealthy diet, instead make them

eat healthy food and follow healthful lifestyle. A little care can change your life. Know your

body and take preventive measures towards this epidemic.