1、White PaperWeighing the Crisis:The Obesity Imperative in Southeast Asia UDITT NARRAYAN CHAKRAVERTY,Associate Consultant,Consulting Services,IQVIA DEVARAJ SUBRAMANIAM,Principal,Consulting Services,IQVIATable of contentsSummary 3Defining the obesity epidemic 4Factors contributing to the obesity epidem

2、ic 5Treatment landscape for obesity management 6Way forward 8References 12About the authors 13About IQVIA Asia Pacific 13 |3Obesity is a significant health concern globally,particularly in Southeast Asia,where approximately 40%of the population is projected to be obese by 2035.In several respects,it

3、 has assumed the characteristics of an epidemic.The causes are multifaceted including sedentary lifestyles,unhealthy dietary habits,cultural norms,limited access to nutritious food,etc.New treatment options in the form of pharmacological medications hold immense promise for alleviating the associate

4、d healthcare burden.In addition to addressing treatment,this paper emphasizes the critical need for comprehensive government interventions,including sugar taxes,marketing restrictions,and front-of-package labeling,to address the obesity crisis effectively.Big pharma plays a crucial role by providing

5、 affordable,evidence-based treatments to help recognize obesity as a chronic disease.Educating patients and healthcare professionals is an effective initial step for creating a lasting impact.Prompt action remains crucial in mitigating the substantial burden currently facing the healthcare system.Su

6、mmary4|Weighing the Crisis:Addressing the Obesity Imperative in Southeast AsiaDefining the obesity epidemic While obesity has been a concern for quite some time,it has only been recognized as a debilitating health issue in the 21st century.Healthcare professionals across the globe are now terming it