Lec 1: Epidemiology and CLincal definitions of Obestiy and Diabetes Mellitus Flashcards
What is BMI
-stands for Body mass index
-= kg/m^2
-the most common clinical measurement of obesity
-has 6 classifications under BMI (Underweight, Normal weight, overweight, obese clas 1, Obese class 2, obese class)
What is the BMI for underweight and what is their risk for developing health problems
<18.5
Increased risk
What is the BMi for Normal weight and what is their risk for developing health problems
18.5 - 24.9
Least
What is the BMI for Overweight people and what is their risk for developing health problems
25.0 - 29.9
Increased
What is the BMI for obese class 1 and what is their risk for developing health problems
30.0 - 34.9
High
What is the BMI for obese class 2 and what is their risk for developing health problems
35.0 - 39.9
Very High
What is the BMI for obese class 3 and what is their risk for developing health problems
> =40.0
Extremely high
In 2022, what percent of adults aged 18+ were obese and what percent were overwieght
Obese: 30 %
Overweight: 36%
is the body biologicallt made to defend against weightloss
yes
What is something that u can use the classes for
surgery elligibility
Why is obesity a problem?
two reasons
1) Health Consequences
a)obesity is a major risk factor for chronic disease
ex: type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease (CHD), hypertension, various cancers, osteoarthritis
b)also other co-morbidities
ex: respiratory difficulties, chronic muscoloskeletal problems, depression, infertility, severe covid-19 illness
2) Economic perspective
-total economic cost of an overweight and obese population in Canada is approx 30 million
-Direct costs of excess medical care (manage and treat obesity as well as the other health factors ^things from above)
-Indirect costs with loss of productivity caused by disability and mortality
What are the indirect and direct costs of obesity
Direct costs: excess medical care to the individuals with obesity. Done to try and treat the obesity and the other health conditions
Indirect costs: due to loss of productivity due to disability and mortality
What percentage of deaths are attributable to obesity in Canada
approx 5%
What is currently the 7th leading cause of mortality within the canadian population
Diabetes
By 2030 what does the WHO estimate
438 million people worldwide will have diabetes
Currently how many canadians live with diabetes or prediabetes
3.8 million. (16%)
(approx 90% estimated to have type 2)
What is the definition of diabetes mellitus
A metabolic disorder characterized by the presence of hyperglycemia (HIGH BLOOD GLUCOSE)
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-defective insulin secretion
