Analysis of Risk Factors: The Association Between Obesity and Diabetes

Abstract

The prevalence of obesity and diabetes has emerged as a significant public health concern in world, with a strong correlation between these two conditions. As the world undergoes rapid urbanization and lifestyle changes, the incidence of obesity has markedly increased, particularly in urban areas. This increase in obesity rates has been accompanied by a concomitant increase in diabetes cases, predominantly type 2 diabetes. The study aims to analyze the relationship between obesity and type 2 diabetes, mainly concentrate on Body Mass Index (BMI) and to understand the difference in the severity of obesity between men and women in India. The research methodology likely involved a combination of descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, linear regression, and ANOVA to elucidate the differences in obesity prevalence. The findings of the study are expected to provide valuable insights into the obesity-diabetes relationship and gender- based differences in obesity, which can inform public health initiatives in India.