Endocrine Public Health Flashcards by Sophie Walker | Brainscape

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What are the main ways to define obesity?

A

BMI and waist circumference.

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What health issues can obesity lead to?

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Type 2 diabetes, stroke, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, some types of cancer.

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What initiative was set up to help combat obesity?

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In 2005/6, there was an initiative set up in order to tackle reception and yr 6 children.

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How is type 2 diabetes combated?

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3 step process, reducing prevalence means prevention - 3 stages = identifying those at risk, preventing them from getting it and if they do get it then finding out early.

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