Knowledge Awareness and Perception on Comorbidities of Obesity among Dental Students: A Survey

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the awareness of kap on comorbidities of obesity among dental students. Introducion: Obesity is characterized by an excess of adipose tissue. The increase of food intake (hyperphagia) triggered by a period of fasting is a simple but compelling example of food-intake regulation. The balance between energy intake (food consumption) and energy expenditure (basal metabolic rate, i.e. biochemical processes required to maintain cellular viability, physical activity and adaptive thermogenesis) is tightly regulated. Materials and Methods: An online survey was conducted and circulated among dental students, which included a questionnaire assessing the awareness levels of the comorbidities related to obesity. Results and Discussion: The results obtained showed that 75.8% of the people are aware that obesity can lead to sleep apnea, 80.5% of the people are aware that obesity can lead to gastrointestinal disturbances and diabetes. Conclusion: The discussion makes an attempt to trace the basic modern day concepts of obesity and its effect on health.