Obesity A Growing Global Health Crisis

Naval Kishor^1*, Piyush Gulati¹

¹Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India

*Corresponding Author

Naval Kishor, Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, E-mail: naval435@gmail.com

Abstract

Obesity is a complex, multifactorial disease characterized by excessive body fat that increases the risk of various health problems, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. Once considered a problem of high-income countries, obesity now affects populations across the globe, including low- and middle-income nations. This article explores the causes, consequences, classification, and prevention of obesity, as well as treatment strategies. Understanding the social, environmental, and biological factors underlying obesity is crucial for effective intervention and public health policy.