Obesity Flashcards
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Define obesity
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A BMI >30kg/m2
Can also be defined using waist circumference
Men: low risk = <94cm, v high risk = >102cm
Women: low risk = <80cm, v high risk = >88cm
2
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Aetiology of obesity
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Genetic factors can affect risk of becoming obese
Few monogenic forms of obesity e.g. leptin deficiency, Prader-Willi syndrome
Common obesity cause by energy intake > energy usage
3
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Epidemiology of obesity
genders
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24% men & 25% women are obese
4
Q
Presenting symptoms & signs of obesity
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Noticing fat
Routine health check
Symptoms of complications
High body weight, BMI & waist circumference
5
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Investigations for obesity
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Measure serum lipids Measure HbA1c Hormone profile TFTs - hypothyroidism Others depending on comorbidities
