The Future of The Fight: The Emerging Challenges and Fight Against Obesity for Medical Science

Authors

  • Rekhi BK

Keywords:

Obesity, chronic disease, anti-obesity drugs, weight loss surgery, healthcare systems

Abstract

The world is faced with perhaps one of the biggest challenges in today’s medical world: that of the obesity epidemic. Obesity was perceived to relate to lifestyle issues; however, it has nowadays been acknowledged as a chronic and relapsing disease with multiple biologic and psychosocial components. It has widespread implications and is threatening to destabilize the healthcare system as a whole. Obesity is not only causing a significant increase in comorbidities but also breaking healthcare systems and economies as a whole. This note attempts to critically analyse and discuss challenging trends of obesity in the field of medical science.

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Published

01-01-2026

How to Cite

Rekhi, B. K. (2026). The Future of The Fight: The Emerging Challenges and Fight Against Obesity for Medical Science. GMC Patiala Journal of Research and Medical Education, 8(02), 5–7. Retrieved from https://jrme.gmcpatiala.edu.in/index.php/j/article/view/214

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 02 (2025): JUL-DEC

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Editorial

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