Obesity Flashcards
1
Q
Define:
A
BMI greater than 30kg/m^2
Or by waist circumference:
- Male - <94cm = low risk >102cm = very high risk
- Female <80cm = low risk >88 cm = very high risk
2
Q
Aetiology/risk factors:
A
There is a genetic component.
Caused by energy input > energy output
Monogenic causes = leptin deficiency and Prader Willi
3
Q
Epidemiology:
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24% of men are obese
25% of women are obese
4
Q
Symptoms/signs:
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Noticing you’re fat
Routine health check
Symptoms of complications e.g. diabetes, coronary artery disease and obstructive sleep apnoea
high body weight
High BMI
High waist circumference
5
Q
Investigations:
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Measure serum lipids
Measure HbA1c
Hormone profile (may be a hormonal cause of obesity)
TFT’s - hypothyroidism can cause obesity
Other investigations depend on co-morbidities
BMI /waist circumference