Adolescent Obesity in Bangladesh

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Group-One
1. Dr. Nandita Basak
2. Dr. Abeda Sultana
3. Tarin Akter
4. Salma Parvin
5. Sanjana Zerin
6. Jit Chakma
7. Saika Nizam
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2. Table Of Contents:
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3. • Bangladesh has an adolescent
population of approximately 36
million: more than one-fifth of the
total population of Bangladesh is
those between the ages of 10 and 19
years (BBS, 2015).
• Adolescence, is defined as a period
of human growth and development
that occurs after childhood and before
adulthood and, according to the
UN, includes those persons between
10 and 19 years of age (WHO
2014).
• As a developmental phase in
human life, adolescence is further
divided into early adolescence
(10-14 years) and late
adolescence (15-19 years).
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4. Why there health important?
• Bangladesh has a significant adolescent population. In 2011,
more than 20.5 percent of the total population, that is 30.68
million, were adolescents (BBS, 2011)
• And according to population projections, both the percentage
and absolute number of adolescents will continue to increase
until 2021 (UNFPA 2015).
• It is only by 2031 there will be a decline in the adolescent
population of Bangladesh.
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5. • Investment in adolescent health will have an immediate
and direct impact on Bangladesh's health goals and on
the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs).
• Investments in adolescent health will also require
supporting programmes and services, which recognize
the special needs of adolescents and ensure their needs
are addressed both comprehensively and sensitively
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Cont...

6. A measure called the body mass index (BMI) is used to
determine obesity in children. It determines the body’s
weight-to-height ratio. BMI is defined as “the weight in
kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters.”
If the BMI is greater than or equal to 30, the child is
considered “obese.” BMI calculation formula is
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How to measure Body Mass Index (BMI) ?

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Body Mass Index (BMI) Classification

8. What isObesity?
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According to the World Health Organization
(WHO), obesity is defined as “a condition of
abnormal or excessive fat accumulation in
adipose tissue, to the extent that health may
be impaired.”

9. Current Obesity senario of
Bangladesh
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 The obesity among boys was found 3%
in 2016 which was only 0.03% in 1975.
 The rate jumped to 2.3% among girls from almost
nil four decads ago from now.
 Action to curb obesity is a key element of the
2030 agenda for Sustainable Development Goals
(SDG’s).

10.  The SDG target 2.2% commits the world to ending all
forms of malnutrition by 2030 , including overweight and
obesity.
 Its also targets 3.4% commits the world to reducing
premature deaths from non-communicable diseases(NCDs)
by one-third by 2030, including through prevention of
obesity.
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12. Factors which may cause Obesity
Family factors
• Genetics
• Home environmental status
• Nutritional knowledge
• Working activities
• Parental monitoring
• Parent weight status
• Families share genetic and
environmental habits to their
children
Childhood Obesity factors
• Physical activities
• Sedentary activities
• Nutritional habits
Community factors
• Ethnicity
• Work demands
• Socio-economic status
• More access to recreation, food
and restaurants.
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Obesity Impact on Health

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Impact on Health

15. Impact of obesity on reproductive
health
1. Amenorrhea
2. Oligomenorrhea
3. Anovulation
4. Increase miscarriage
5. During pregnancy-
a. Pregnancyinduced hypertension.
b. Gestational diabetesmellitus.
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16. Impact on Psychological
Complication
1. Emotional Problem,
2. Body Dissatisfaction,
3. Eating Disorder,
4. Low Self esteem,
5. Depression/ Anxiety.
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17. Potential Threats
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19. Over a
Lifetime,
Childhood
Obesity
Costs
$19,000
Per Child
$12,900 per obese child when considering the possibility of
normal weight children becoming overweight or obese in
adulthood.
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20. WHO carries out a range of functions to improve
the health of young people
Production of evidence-based guidelines to support
health services and other sectors
Making recommendations to governments on
adolescent health and the provision of high quality,
age-appropriate health services for adolescents
Documenting progress in adolescent health and
development
Raising awareness of health issues for young people
among the general public and other interested
stakeholders 20

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PREVENTION…....

22. Prevention and Control ofObesity
Prevention of obesity should begin in earlychildhood.
1.Dietary Changes:
a. High consumption of green leafy
vegetables & fruits.
b.Low consumption of dietary fats.
c.Increase consumption of oily fish.
d.Calorie restriction if overweight
e.Dietary sodium reduction.
f. Avoid alcohol intake.
g.Cessation of smoking.
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23. 2.Lifestyle modification.Through..
Exercise Stressmanagement
Weight
Control
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24. 3.Appetite suppressant
drugs.
4. Promotion of “Health
Education”.
5. Promotion of “Physical
Exercise”.
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25. 6. Prevention of socialdeprivation.
7.LawEnforcement.
8. Participation of massmedia.
9. Promoting complete state(fit) of mentalhealth.
10.Self Motivation.
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27. Treatment & Care Of Obesity
The goal of obesity treatment is to reach and stay at a
healthy weight. You may need to work with a team of
health professionals — including a dietitian, behavior
counselor or an obesityspecialist.
Treatment tools include:
● Dietary changes
● Exercise and activity
● Behavior change
● Prescription weight-loss medications
● Surgical treatment :Gastric bypass, gastroplastyetc.
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28. Let’s Measure Our
Fitness
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29. We can measure our body fitnessby:
1) BMI index,
2) Waist circumference
measurement,
3) Aerobic Fitness,
4) Muscular strength,
5) Sit and Reach
(Flexibility),
6) Sit up test (back
musclestrength).
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30. Conclusion
Obesity is a burden and potential threat to human health not only
for in bangladesh but also for all over the world. So it is the high
time to address the term “Obesity” and take necessary steps and
enough fundings to prevent and control obesity through public-
privatepartnership.
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31. Thank You.
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