clinical spectrum, comorbidities and outcomes in patients with obesity

 TUSHARA CH THESIS  TITLE CLINICAL SPECTRUM, COMORBIDITIES AND OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS WITH OBESITY. INTRODUCTION: Obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. The problem is global and is steadily affecting many low and middle income countries, particularly in urban settings. The prevalence has increased at an alarming rate. Overweight and obese patients are more likely to develop diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases at a younger age, the risks depend partly on the age of onset and on the duration of obesity. Obese patients suffer from both short-term and long-term health consequences.  The most significant health consequences of overweight and obesity are: cardiovascular diseases (mainly heart disease and stroke); Diabetes; Musculoskeletal disorders, especially osteoarthritis; and Certain types of cancer (endometrial, breast and colon). The fundamental cause of overweight and obesity is an energy imbalance between calories consumed and c