Prevalence of Lifestyle Diseases among the Overweight and Obese Individuals in Mohammadpur

Abstract

The main purpose of this study is to assess the prevalence of lifestyle diseases among obese and overweight individuals in Mohammadpur. 58 people have participated in this study. They were of different ages and they all from Mohammadpur. Uncontrolled food habits are the major reason behind obesity. This study finds that after middle age, obese people face various types of diseases like Gallstones, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, etc. In this study, 85% of overweight people are suffering from other diseases. And 54% of individuals are taking medicine for diseases. 18% of respondents suffering from diabetes. 17% of participants suffering from cardiovascular disease. 61% of people suffering joint pain. 62% of female respondents suffering irregular periods. 30% of people suffering from high blood pressure. 28% sample people suffering from gallstones. It's visible during this study that 35% of people take milk daily. Interestingly 13% of individuals take meat daily. About sweeten foods, cold drinks, heavy foodalmost every adolescent takes it 4-5 times per week but most older people aren’t able to take it because they already suffering many varieties of diseases and doctor restricted them from these varieties of food. Information about the dietary history of this study showing that 70% of respondents have a good appetite, 30% of individuals have a fair appetite. 70% of the total participate are take meals 3 times per day. 2% individuals taking of meals 6 times per day. 15% people take their meal 2 times per day because they suffering from disease and doctor suggest them to take 2 times meal per day. 34% are taking 3 times snacks per day. This study finds 2% of respondents take 5 snakes per day. This study finds that people with overweight or obesity often suffer from various diseases like hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, etc. probable cause of these diseases is uncontrolled food habits and lifestyle. For example, they don’t consume their meals in an appropriate way, they watch TV while having a meal, people used to lay down right after having a meal. Key Words: Overweight, Obese, Diet