Obesity is a disease and must be treated as one. The National Anti-obesity Day is observed on the 26 th of November every year to emphasize the health hazards of obesity and encourage people to work towards ending it. The obesity epidemic continues to plague our society, increasing morbidity and mortality rates due to several pathologies. The impact is more severe on women.
Obesity affects women at every stage of reproductive life, starting from puberty to pregnancy, and is a leading cause behind the rising cases of menstrual and ovulatory disorders. However, this is reversible with weight management and dietary interventions. We all have a role in supporting, educating, and advocating for people living with obesity and building a healthier world for everybody. Here is an infographic summarizing the latest study on the effect of elevated body mass index on the cumulative live birth…
