Most New EPS members are obese or overweight

Most New EPS affiliates are obese or overweight . According to the latest study from the World Health Organization – WHO – published in 2016, more than 1,900 million adults aged 18 or older were overweight, of whom over 650 million were obese.

and according to the latest national survey on nutritional status conducted by the national government, in the country one in three is overweight (37.7%) and one in five is obese (18.7%). This indicates that more than half of the Colombian population is overweight. It is important to mention that the survey also shows that women are more likely to develop obesity than men (22.4% of respondents have a certain degree of obesity and men , 4%).

] Half of NUEVA EPS's affiliates are overweight

Based on figures provided by the survey, and after a survey conducted in 2017 by NUEVA EPS, The Society has detected that more than 2 million members are overweight and obese. Women are the most affected, 20.4% of whom suffer from obesity while 36.9% are overweight, which is consistent with data from the national survey. However, the outlook for the male population is no less worrying, 14.7% of the members are obese and 40.3% are overweight.

Of the more than 2 million overweight affiliates, the departments with the largest number of registered cases are Antioquia with 37.615 cases, Cundinamarca with 35.627 and the Department of Valle del Cauca with 20 961.

Sequelae of Overweight

According to Dr. Vivian Bernal Professional Physician of NEW EPS, overweight and obesity need to be monitored in all age groups. However, as the age increases, the state of overweight and obesity is also recorded in the population

Similarly, the professional comments on some of the consequences that this condition may cause: 19659009] deaths caused in men by cardiovascular diseases, 48% were attributed to obesity.

Of the 45% of deaths recorded by circulatory diseases in women, were caused by this cause.

Obesity and overweight are known to be related to the development of various diseases:

• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Coronary Heart Disease. Type II diabetes, bad cancer, colon, uterus, leukemia, kidney, thyroid.
• Hypertension
• Cerebrovascular accident
• Liver disease
• Sleep apnea and respiratory problems.
• Osteoarthritis (degeneration of cartilage and bones)
• Gynecological alterations (irregular menstrual rhythm and infertility).

Learn to take care of yourself and avoid overweight

In the specialist, the cause of overweight and obesity is the imbalance between the calories that the individual consumes and those that he eliminates. "It is mainly due to the increase in the intake of foods high in fats, salt and sugars without the regular practice of physical activity, leaving room for" obesity and overweight to increase following a sedentary lifestyle ". [19659002] Overweight and obesity can be prevented through a healthy routine.

• Good nutrition is the best form of prevention. Limit the intake of foods high in fats and sugars, replacing them with fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
• Consume about 1.5 liters of water a day in adults, to hydrate the body.
• Establish a schedule for meals
• It is important to perform a regular physical activity, the recommended duration is 150 minutes a week
• It is important to sleep well, lack of sleep generates anxiety, stimulates food intake between meals.

How do you know if you are obese or overweight?

Promotion and Prevention of NEW EPS explains how to calculate Body Mbad Index (BMI)

Weight (KG)

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Size (m²)