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Mamatha B Patil, Speaker at Weight Management Conferences
Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, India

Abstract:

Obesity in women is a Growing global health concern with significant physical, emotional and social implications. Obesity is measure by BMI of 30 or more, Obesity is due to excess accumulation of Body fat. Several factors contribute to obesity in women wiz. Genetic and environmental factors, hormonal changes lifestyle and behavioural changes and socio economic. Obesity leads to various health consequences specially abdominal obesity-cardio vascular, insulin resistance, T2DM. In women specially reproductive age group health gets affected due to PCOD, infertility complicates during pregnancy, mental health issues like anxiety, depression and low self esteem. We can prevent and treat obesity by following some measures in our daily life-Healthy food habits,physical activity, behavioural practices.Very rarely need of medical interventions and surgical interventions.Addressing obesity in women requires a multi faceted approach not only individual lifestyle measures, also sincere societal effects to improve access to healthy foods, promote physical activity and reduce weight related stigmas. By following healthy disciplined lifestyle measures and spirituality in our daily life, we can lead a healthy life and be an asset to our countries by strenthenging economical impact.

Biography:

Dr. Mamatha B. Patil completed her MBBS and M.D. in Internal Medicine at J.N. Medical College, Belgaum, Karnataka University, Dharwad, India. She is a Professor of Medicine at RajaRajeswari Medical College, Bangalore, with over 25 years of teaching experience. Dr. Patil has guided more than 20 PG students and co-guided in other specialties. She has published 25+ research articles, serves as a peer reviewer for national and international journals, and frequently speaks at conferences. She holds life memberships in JAPE, IMA, Indian Epilepsy Association, and has fellowships from FIMSA and FRCP Glasgow, recently being selected for FACP.

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