Frequency of Obesity and its Co-Morbidities in General Surgery Department Capital Hospital Islamabad

Abstract

Objective: To assess the prevalence of obesity and to investigate obesity-related disorders.

Methodology: This cross sectional study was conducted in surgical unit CDA Hospital, 06 months from 20-04-2020 to 20-10-2020. A random and Performa based study was conducted from 20^th April 2020 to 20^th Oct 2020 on 300 patientsAll this information was recorded on a predesigned Performa. Data was analyzed using SPSS-20.

Results: Total of 300 patients with in duration of 06months was selected in General Surgery Department Capital Hospital Islamabad. The age of the patient varied from 07 to 87 years having mean value of 46.02. There were 180(60%) females and 120(40%) males. The minimum height for the patient was 3.8 feet and maximum was 6.3 feet having mean of 5.2 feet. The weight of the patient varied from 22kg to 180kg with mean value of 74.39kg. Body mass index (BMI) range from 15.8kg/m2 to 80kg/m2 having mean value of 28.2kg/m2. Percentage of obesity related co-morbidities were found to be higher in hypertensive and least with Ischemic heart disease.

Conclusion: Obesity is a growing health problem. It is Health hazard. Patients with higher BMI categories had a higher incidence of Co-morbidities. Based on the study result, it is recommended that weight, height and Body Mass Index should be assessed regularly to prevent obesity and its comorbidities.

Key Words: Body Mass Index (BMI), Obesity, Frequency.