Obesity linked to 13 types of cancer, says expert

Tribune News Service

Ahead of World Obesity Day, Columbia Asia Hospitals, Patiala, organised a special bariatric surgery camp for people struggling with excessive weight and related complications here today.

The camp was presided over by Manish Khaitan, bariatric surgeon from Columbia Asia Hospitals, Ahmedabad, who especially visited Patiala to help the patients here.

Bariatric surgery 

is a surgical intervention that helps morbidly obese people reduce weight and gain normalcy in life.

“In our country, obesity is often considered just an aesthetic concern and even made fun of. It is a major health risk and makes people prone to comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, breathing problems, sleep apnea and heart disease. Obesity is associated with increased risk of 13 types of cancer. It also puts you at an increased risk of orthopaedic problems, meaning your knees may give away. For many people, attempts to lose weight do not yield any significant results,” said Manish Khaitan.