OBESITY: THE HEALTH IMPACTS AND RELATIONSHIP WITH REPRODUCTION
By
ANIAKOR CHRISTIANA CHIAMAKA
Presented To
Department of Science Laboratory Technology
ABSTRACT
Obesity is a leading preventable cause of death worldwide, with increasing prevalence in adults and children, and authorities view it as one of the most serious public health problems of the 21st century. Obesity negatively impacts the health of women in many ways, such as higher risk of low back pain and knee Osteasthritis. Also obesity negatively affect both contraception and fertility. Materil obesity is linked with high risk obstetrical conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Obese women are at high risk of multiple cancer including endometrial cancer, cervical cancer, breast cancer and perhaps overian cancer. Many different factor contribute to the rising rate of obesity, changing diet and decreasing physical activity are believed to be two most important in causing the recent increase in the rates. This study assessed the knowledge of reproductive outcomes of women affected by obesity. Public education is needed to increase knowledge and awareness of the reproductive consequences of obesity in women of reproductive age may be uniquely responsive to obesity education and weight loss intervention.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
Table of contents
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE1.0 Introduction
1.1 Causes of obesity in pregnancy
CHAPTER TWO 2.1 Effects of obesity in pregnancy
2.2 Obesity and pregnancy
2.3 Obesity and pregnancy outcome
CHAPTER THREE3.1 Health impact of Obesity
3.2 Management and treatment of obesity
CHAPTER FOUR 4.0 Conclusion and Recommendation
4.1 Conclusion
4.2 Recommendation
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