Obesity is no longer a condition of the wealthy, it's now everyone's fight

Medical experts link obesity to high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol levels, and type 2 diabetes. [Courtesy]

Cases of obesity are increasingly creeping into our society, affecting both the young and the old in almost equal numbers. However, medical experts advise that there is no cause for alarm, as the condition can be effectively managed through medication, exercise, and proper diet to curb the rising cases.

Obesity, often misunderstood as a sign of wealth or good living, is a serious chronic condition. “Many people associate obesity with wealth, which is not the case,” says Sam Maina, a nutrition and dietary lecturer at the Kenya Medical Training College in Nairobi.