Obesity: Causes, consequences, and disease risks for service personnel

Mansoor, Sheikh; Hameed, Afaq; Anjum, Rafia; Maqbool, Irfan; Masoodi, Mahak; Maqbool, Khushnuma; Dar, Zahoor Ahmad; Hamadani, Ambreen; Mahmoud, Alaa El Din

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-821556-2.00004-9

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“…The World Health Organization (WHO) defines Class III obesity as having a BMI above or equal to 40 kg/m 2 [1]. Obesity is a predisposing factor for several comorbidities including diabetes type 2, obstructive sleep apnea, cardiovascular diseases, infertility in women, several types of cancers, and depression [2]. Obesity is a known cause of higher mortality, poorer quality of life, and higher financial burden on the healthcare system and society due to higher rates of absenteeism, productivity loss, and premature mortality [3].…”

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Doctors’ Perception Regarding Bariatric Surgery and Major Barriers in Referral of Morbidly Obese Patients for Surgery in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Zareen¹,

Ullah²,

Khan³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Introduction: Obesity is on the rise worldwide and has emerged as a global health concern. It has presented itself as the leading cause of morbidity, disability, and healthcare utilization. Bariatric surgery is a viable treatment option that offers sustained weight loss and improvement in comorbidities. The aim of this study is to determine the perception of doctors regarding bariatric surgery and the major barriers to the referral of morbidly obese for surgery. Method: This study is a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted from November 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022. It involved prospective data collection through online questionnaires filled by doctors practicing in Peshawar. The sampling technique was non-probability convenience-based sampling. The sample size was 152. Doctors from all age groups and both genders were included in our study. Non-consenting doctors and those who were practicing bariatric surgery were excluded. Data were analyzed using a statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 25.0 (IBM Inc., Armonk, NY). Categorical variables have been presented as frequencies and percentages. Numerical variables have been presented as mean ± SD. Results: A total of 152 doctors participated in our research study; 92 were physicians and 60 were surgeons. The majority of our study participants' patient load per week was >75. Around 47% believed bariatric surgery was a valuable tool in the treatment of morbid obesity. The most commonly reported barrier to referral was surgical complications or side effects (28.9%). Conclusion: The study concluded that the awareness regarding bariatric and metabolic surgery remains flimsy among the doctor community. Most of the physicians were unaware of the benefits of the surgical management of obesity. They also had doubts regarding the safety of the procedure. We need proper utilization of awareness strategies to overcome these barriers.

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