Abstract

EFFECT OF JATHARAGNI ON METABOLIC DISORDER W.S.R. OBESITY

Dr. Geetu Rathour*, Dr. Yashvant Kumar, Dr. Gitanjali Sasmal and Dr. Ashok Kumar

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Abstract

The number of obese people in the world is on the rise. 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. It significantly shortens the life span (Ayushohrasa) & is associated with increased incidences of a multitude of major & minor illnesses. According to WHO 1.2 billion people worldwide are classified as overweight. This is probably the most sedentary generation of people in the history of the world. In the Indian scenario, even with the growing awareness about health and fitness, more than 3 percent- about 3 crores of the Indian population is obese. The balance between calorie intake and energy expenditure determines a person’s weight. Overweight is having extra body weight from muscle, bone, fat, and/ or water. Obesity is an increase in body weight beyond the limitation of skeletal and physical requirements as a result of body fat. Obesity is defined as BMI greater than 30 kg/m2. The body mass index (BMI) equals a person‟s weight in kilograms (kg) divided by their height in meters (m) squared. Waist to Hip ratio (WHR) is the ratio of the circumference of the waist to that of the hips. It is calculated by measuring the smaller circumference of the natural waist, usually just above the belly button, and dividing by the hip circumference at its widest part of the buttocks or hip. A WHR of 0.7 for women and 0.9 for men have been shown to correlate strongly with general health and fertility. WHR larger than 1.5 results in high risk of diabetes hypertension and heart ailment.

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