What Is Obesity? What Are The Exiting Treatment Options?

Being overweight (Obesity) can easily be averted, and yet almost one-third of the adult population suffers from this condition globally. In the year 2020, studies showed that approximately 39 million children below 5, around the world, were either obese or overweight. While childhood obesity is not unhealthy, it needs to be managed in adulthood.

Obesity can lead to many disabilities and premature death in adulthood. Disorders like breathing problems, high blood pressure, sleep disorders, stroke, diabetes, heart disease, and many more are closely linked to obesity. It can also lead to developing musculoskeletal disorders, which can further cause the development of certain cancers.

To simply explain, obesity is an imbalance between the calories expended and calories consumed. Recently, obesity has turned into a global pandemic that affects people in every geographic region and under all ages, considerably impacting the morbidity and mortality rate. Many factors such as physical inactivity, certain medications, high consumption of energy-dense foods, daily routine, genetics, a sedentary lifestyle, and endocrine problems are the foremost causes of obesity. Similarly, behavior, culture,  societal and environmental changes also impact obesity.

To limit the rising prevalence of obesity, several companies have produced numerous treatment options in the form of medical devices and pharmacotherapies. The availability of these treatments depends on personal preferences, the severity of the condition, and the economic status of the patient. Surgical options, specific medical devices, behavior modifications, and prescription medicines are some of the currently available treatment options.

Companies in the Weight Management and Weight Loss Management Diet Market include The Kraft Heinz Company, WW International, Medifast Inc., Abbott Laboratories, Ingredion Incorporated, Nutrisystem Ltd., General Mills Incorporation, Atkins Nutritionals, Herbalife Ltd. (Herbalife), Pepsico, Kellogg, Cargill Incorporated, and many others.

Similarly, the Fitness Equipment Market includes companies like Cybex International, Technogym SpA, Amer Sports, Johnson Health Technology Ltd., Brunswick Corporation, and several others.

With rising awareness about healthy lifestyle and nutrition, an increase in the popularity of healthy organic food, and an increase in spending on fitness and health products, obesity can be addressed effectively. However, the high costs of weight-loss devices, stringent regulatory guidelines, the side effects of pharmacotherapies, and the long-term efficacy of the treatment options are some of the factors that need to be acted on to limit obesity with certainty.
Sources: Weight Loss (Obesity) Market: Emerging Therapies and Medical Devices, By DelveInsight.