Obesity Prevalence and its Health Implications: A Cross-National Analysis of Uzbekistan and Germany

Muhammad Faizan  Ghouri; Muhammad Majid  Ghouri; Ayesha  Ashraf; Abdurakhmonova Zamira  Ergashboevna; Imran  Aslam

Authors

Muhammad Faizan Ghouri Samarkand State Medical University, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Muhammad Majid Ghouri Fcps Resident Surgeon Allied Hospital, Faisalabad
Ayesha Ashraf Samarkand State Medical University, Uzbekistan
Abdurakhmonova Zamira Ergashboevna PhD, assistant, Samarkand State Medical University, Uzbekistan
Imran Aslam Assistant Professor, Samarkand State Medical University, Uzbekistan

Keywords:

Obesity, Prevalence, Health Implications, Socioeconomic Determinants, Urbanization, Public Health, Uzbekistan, Germany, Dietary Habits, Physical Activity

Abstract

Obesity has become an increasing worldwide health problem associated with chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes as well as several cancers. The current study aims to compare the prevalence of obesity and related health consequences between a low-middle income country (Uzbekistan) and a high-income nation (Germany). Germany: Germany has an established obesity epidemic, with more than 50% of adults overweight Uzbekistan: Rapid urbanization and changes in diet have led to an emerging obesity crisis in the country The analysis describes underlying factors such as SES, diet, PA, and urbanization. It assesses the impact of public health interventions in each country, too. Results It seems that in Germany many public health programs were launched but had only some—primarily among the socially challenged groups—success. In contrast, Uzbekistan is at an early phase of the obesity epidemic and needs focused prevention plans. This study recommends country-specific public health interventions in both countries to address the escalating obesity epidemic and its consequential health effects.