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Published on October 11, 2021
Manipal Hospitals, Malleshwaram, organizes a 9-km cyclothon to raise awareness of the health risks posed by obesity
Bengaluru: Today, Manipal Hospital, Malleshwaram organized a cyclothon reinforcing their vision to change the way people care about obesity through awareness and action. Pramod Kunder; Hospital Director, along with Dr. Nagesh H. E, Consultant – Cardiology; Dr. Shankar V, Senior Physician – Internal Medicine and Dr. G K Prakash, Consultant – Nephrologist, Manipal Hospital, Malleshwaram kick-started the event and were joined by 170 participants including an incredible team of health care workers in their journey of pedaling away from a life of obesity.
India has over 135 million (13.5 crores) obese people, almost a tenth of the 13.9 billion population of our country.
To avoid this ‘pandemic of the future,’ it is crucial to break this cycle of an unhealthy lifestyle. And, many doctors suggest cycling as the best way to get in a good workout and lose some calories, while ensuring you maintain social distance in these times of the pandemic and secure yourself a healthy future.
“People with obesity have a high-risk factor for many issues, especially diabetes and cardiac issues around the world. It is a concern to see more and more youngsters getting accustomed to a sedentary lifestyle in India. Apart from dietary and lifestyle changes, youngsters need to take part in walking, running, cycling, swimming, or gym either 45 to 60 minutes per day or 150 minutes of exercise per week.” said Dr. Shankar V, Senior Physician – Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Malleshwaram.
“Obesity increases body fat results in Ventricular hypertrophy (thickening of lower chambers of the heart), atrial (upper chamber) enlargement which in turn results in fast and erratic heart rates (Atrial fibrillation) with consequences of stroke. Unattended for a long time, this leads to LV dysfunction (reduction in pumping efficiency),” said Dr. Nagesh H E, Consultant – Cardiology, Manipal Hospitals, Malleshwaram. “Work restrictions and work from home have reduced socializing during the covid pandemic. This has led to another pandemic of overweight and obesity,” Dr. Nagesh H E adds.