Journal of Obesity & Weight Loss Therapy
Open Access

Abstract

Obesity is an identified risk factor for adverse health, especially in the young females of United States. Apart from physical appearance, it triggers emotional problems, depression and health problems such as Heart disease, high blood pressure, Type 2 Diabetes, breathing problems and adverse effects on pregnancy. The aim of this presentation is to create awareness among the young females about the adverse effects associated with pregnancy. Obese women present with menstrual disorders, subfertility and miscarriage. High BMI is associated with lower live birth rate. In particular, central obesity is associated with high levels of fasting insulin, luteinizing hormone and estrone. Major maternal complications associated with obesity include Diabetes. Hypertensive disease, thromboembolic disease, respiratory disorders and infections. Obese women have increased incidences of labour induction, Cesarean sections and Shoulder dystocia. Therefore such women should be informed of the risks associated with obesity and should receive appropriate dietary and life style advice. To counteract this silent killer, anti- obesity strategies are needed at national and international level.

Biography

Nabila Zareen has done MBBS (Medical Degree) from Dow Medical College, Pakistan in 1998-99. She has obtained post graduate degree (FCPS) in Obstetrics & Gynecology in 2004, from the College of Physicians & Surgeons, Pakistan. Her 5 articles have been published in the reputable journals. At present, she is working as a Specialist in Riyadh, KSA.