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| World Obesity Day observed | | Dr Jitendra Singh releases 'Obesity' book | |  EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Nov 26:A book on prevention and control of obesity was released here today by Dr Jitendra Singh, renowned Diabetologist, National Professor and author who was the chief guest at a function organised by VLCC on the occasion of World Obesity Day.
Complementing the sustained efforts of VLCC and its head Vandana Luthra, Dr Jitendra Singh said that VLCC has always been in the forefront of an international campaign against obesity, Diabetes and other metabolic diseases. He said VLCC deserves the credit for combining the virtues of cosmetic looks with sound health.
Dr Jitendra Singh said that there is a virtual epidemic of obesity sweeping the globe and in the context of India, what is most worrisome is a very high prevalence of central or abdominal obesity which has been found to be over 60 per cent in both men and women in and around Jammu. He further elaborated that abdominal obesity is an independent risk factor for diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.
Even if a person is not apparently obese in general, the abdominal obesity in itself acts as a major risk factor, he added.
Emphasizing the role of VLCC, Dr Singh said in addition to lifestyle changes, exercise and diet, organizations like VLCC play a major role in motivating the masses for better health.
In a written message sent by her, the VLCC Head Vandana Luthra said “as pioneers in the Wellness domain in South Asia and Middle East, it is incumbent upon us to take active interest in propagating awareness about the dangers of Obesity and related issues. It has been our endeavor, through constant research and study, to understand the underlying factors that cause Obesity".
Reema Gandotra, VLCC, Jammu, Centre Manager highlighted the achievements of the Centre and Sonali, ACM, gave a detail of the programmes proposed to be taken up by VLCC in near future.
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