Introduction
In 2016, the World Health Organization released a report, which estimates that around 20% of the world’s population is obese. WHO also expressed concern that if this rate is not overcome, the issue of overweight will increase in the next few decades. Today, obesity has become a global problem.
The investigations carried out in this regard in Pakistan are also a cause for concern. According to a report published in the American Journal (Forbes Magazine), Pakistan ranks 165th among the 194 countries most affected by obesity.
Obesity in Pakistan
As such, Pakistan is also one of the countries with a large population of fertility and the majority is women aged between 15 and 40 years.
Be clear that this is the period when physical changes are taking place in girls or they become mothers after marriage. However, the main reason for fattening in boys is the trend of marketed foods and the consumption of junk foods.
In addition, when the population migrating from the countryside to the cities, the lifestyle becomes distant from nature. Factors which are making country people obese includes eating spicy foods, less work out and work hard.
WHO Opinion About Obesity
The World Health Organization says that mental problems are very closely linked to weight gain. For example, obesity prevalence is more common in children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder than in normal children. According to a Swedish study, people who suffer from depression are more likely to suffer from depression than those who are underweight.
Similarly, people with mental illnesses are at higher risk of obesity. So fat people are more likely to suffer psychological problems. In light of these various investigations, it is reasonable to assume that weight gain can be attributed to a person which has a deep connection to mental health. And this relationship is bilateral, which has many causes.
For example, fat people have negative and low self-esteem, they rarely move, that is, mostly sitting. Then, obesity causes biological disturbances within them, such people also refrain from meeting people and making friends.
Several investigations have also revealed that obese people are more depressed. It includes a higher number of females, as they are more sensitive to their physical appearance.
In contrast, men do not usually care about how they look to others. It is always an effort for women to look and feel attractive to all the women present at the ceremony. But generally overweight becomes a major obstacle to fulfilling this desire.
Experts Opinion
Experts say that people with mental or psychological problems can easily become obese because of their tendency to be obese. Because of this sluggishness and laziness, they prefer home-baked products or market-ready fast foods or poultry foods. These are available immediately, at home-made meals.
Thus gradually their weight gains. These problems exacerbate if psychiatric or psychiatric patients also using certain drugs for their disease.
Nevertheless, modern medical research and studies show that obesity, mental and psychological problems closely linked. Weight loss not only causes physical disorders but also causes mental and psychological problems. So if you want to live a healthy and happy life, you should worry about a slight increase in your weight.
So, do not delay this matter. Also, contact with accredited mental health or nutritionist is essential in this regard, so that he or she can advise you on your mental and physical status for weight loss.
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