Causes and Consequences of Obesity among Males in District Faisalabad
Abstract
According to research, obesity is defined as having a body weight that is higher than the ideal weight for the person's age and height, while obesity is defined as having an excessive amount of unwanted fat stored in the body. The primary goal of this study was to identify the factors that contribute to obesity and its effects in Faisalabad district. One District in Punjab, Faisalabad, was the site of the study. Two hundred Faisalabad residents made up the study's sample. A pre-tested interview schedule that was well-structured and included both open-ended and closed-ended questions was used to gather the data. Each student's weight and height were also recorded using calibrated scales. For every respondent, the body mass index (BMI = weight (kg)/height (m2)) was computed. A questionnaire was prepared in light of the research objectives, and research hypothesis' pre-testing on 15 respondents. The analysis demonstrate that over eating sedentary lifestyle, no interest in physical activities, depressions about gaining weight, teasing and bulling behavior of others and more eating in social activities were the contributing factors of the obesity. The study finding also reviles the implications of the obesity such as difficulty in walking, shortness of breath, joint pain, fatigue and social isolation. The influential analysis indicates family income, family size, family history, eating habits and life styles were the correlates of the obesity. The analysis also identified social, psychological and health implications of the obesity. In the light of research findings active lifestyle such as healthy eating, physical activities like walking, jogging, gym and sports are recommended to minimize over weight and obesity.
Key words: Obesity, Body mass index (BMI), Faisalabad