Analysis of the prevalence of overweigth and obesity in the population

Obesity is considered one of the most common non- communicable diseases. Overweight and obesity negatively affect all spheres of human activity, leading to the development of concomitant diseases and disability. The problem of excess weight and obesity has taken the status of an epidemic and has an impact on socio-economic aspects. There is direct relationship between a high body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and health concerns, including chronic diseases. Unfortunately, due to a number of factors, obesity is expected to rise in the long term. Increasingly, patients with diseases associated with obesity (acute myocardial infarction, acute cerebrovascular accident, type 2 diabetes mellitus) are turning to patients. If overweight or obese, health assessment includes clinical examination, laboratory and instrumental studies to identify symptoms and diseases associated with obesity or exacerbating the risk of life-threatening complications. It should be noted that there is a large increase in the frequency of abdominal obesity AO. Given that AO is one of the mechanisms causing metabolic syndrome (MS), there is a very high risk of developing cardiovascular diseases in the females population. A clear correlation was found between an increase in abdominal adipose tissue and body mass index, with the risk of comorbidities. It is believed that the risks begin to increase with an increase in waist circumference (WC)>80 cm in women and 94 cm in men, and with a WC>88 cm and 102 cm, respectively, the risk increases significantly. This work consisted in styding the prevalence of overweight and obesity among the adult population who applied to the family clinic.