Obesity is now a global pandemic. According to Lancet the prevalence of obesity has tripled in the last five decades, with persistent rise in the numbers in all countries including the Middle & low income countries. As per the Sta s cs 1315% of adults are obese worldwide & among them 40% are women.
Body mass index (BMI) is a person’s weight in kilograms (or pounds) divided by the square of height in meters (or feet). According to CDC BMI between 18.5 to < 23 is in the healthy range, between 23 to < 30 is overweight & > or = 30 is obese. Where do you stand?
‘Body, mind, intellect & Body mass index if perfect, you are ready to conquer the unseen’
What is Menopause & Perimenopause? Absence of periods for more than a year is menopause. It usually happens between 45 to 55years of age. This can happen naturally due to the ovaries stopping functioning; or can happen a er a surgery to remove ovaries or uterus or a er chemotherapy. Perimenopause is when the symptoms of menopause have started but the periods have not stopped. These Symptoms can last for months or years.
‘Perimenopause is like a roller coaster ride with no lines & safety harnesses’
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