Impact of Body Mass Index on Cognitive Attention Function in University Students by Aparna Sarkar in Novel Techniques in Arthritis & Bone Research - Juniper Publishers
The prevalence of obesity is increasing world-wide & the major
causative factors are related to life style changes occurring due to
socio-economic transition. Reduced physical activity at work due to
mechanization, improved motorized transport, preferences for viewing
Television & consumption of fast food & sweetened carbonated
drinks resulted in positive energy balance in most of the Asian
countries. As youths move through adolescence, their participation in
physical activity declines markedly. The immediate risks of obesity for
physical health are well established [1].
Overweight and obesity are a major public health issue despite
increased awareness, the prevalence of obesity continues to rise in many
countries. There is growing evidence that obesity is also associated
with adverse Neuro-cognitive outcomes including Alzheimer's disease,
stroke and vascular dementia. Research demonstrates an association
between an adverse effect of obesity including attention with time taken
[2].
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