800 million people worldwide suffer from obesity, and 8 of the top ten causes of death are related to obesity! ACT weight management action is important

Obesity is a chronic disease! Obesity has become one of the top global health issues that cannot be ignored. The World Obesity Federation estimates that 800 million people in the world are obese, and warns that the problem of childhood obesity is becoming increasingly serious. It is estimated that the number will increase by 60% in the next decade, reaching 250 million obese children in 2030.

Obesity is associated with 8 of the top 10 causes of death

In order to advocate the urgency and importance of ending obesity, the National Health Administration, the Taiwan Obesity Medical Association, and the Taiwan Pediatric Association call for joint support for the theme of "Everybody Needs to Act" on World Obesity Day on March 4 this year. There should be more respect, better care, bold policies and practical actions for obese people to create a healthy body environment.

Obesity is associated with 8 of the top 10 causes of death

The National Health Service reminds that obesity is a chronic disease that not only causes physical decline, but may also lead to various cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Eight of the top ten causes of death in China in 2020 were related to obesity. Studies also show that obesity increases the risk of hospitalization and severe illness when contracting COVID-19. In 2016, the global overweight or obesity rate was 52%, three times that of 1975, while Taiwan's adult overweight or obesity rate from 2016 to 2019 also reached 47.9%.

In the face of the issue of rising obesity rates around the world, the National Health Administration has drawn on evidence-based guidelines to develop posture management strategies for different stages of the life cycle, starting from pregnancy and childbirth. It has also combined medical expertise with resources from multiple fields to spread the concept of healthy eating and physical activity, and to encourage the public to develop a good lifestyle. Wu Zhaojun, director of the National Health Administration, called for an end to the stigmatization of obese people, respect for everyone's right to choose, and providing positive support and encouragement to move towards personal health.

"ACT" weight management action plan to effectively control weight.

"ACT" weight management action plan, effectively control weight

Lin Wenyuan, chairman of the Taiwan Obesity Medicine Association, reminds overweight and obese people that they actually need empathy, companionship and professional medical assistance, and that they need to establish their own determination to lose weight persistently. Therefore, we proposed the "ACT" weight management action plan: Accompany (accompany and support), Calories (light calorie management), Training (weight management and universal learning), hoping to replace discrimination with support and encouragement, and to be able to listen to, observe and understand their feelings more actively.

Li Hongchang, president of the Taiwan Pediatric Association, also said that for children who are overweight, the root cause of the problem should be understood from the family, school, and medical levels, and medical intervention should be carried out in a timely manner to regularly monitor blood lipids, blood sugar, and liver function to help with body management.

Improving the obesity problem is urgent. Whether you or your relatives and friends are facing the obesity problem, you should replace blame and discrimination with care and encouragement, use a more positive approach, and have the courage to seek help from professional teams and medical personnel. Instead of using incorrect or extreme methods circulated in the market or on the Internet, you can gradually have a healthy body position. A healthy body position is not only the key to staying away from chronic diseases, but also the only way to happiness and health.