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Let’s talk about health Ep. 2: A Growing Problem Worldwide?

Obesity is also associated with the leading causes of death worldwide, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer. Accordingly to WHO, at least 2.8 million patients die each year as a result of being overweight or obese. The Digestive Disease Center of Bumrungrad International Hospital provides solutions to obesity. And Vitallife Scientific Wellness Center, Bumrungrad’s sister company, specializes in lifestyle medicine and takes a holistic view of weight management by looking at diet, activity levels, genetics, biochemistry, and lifestyle habits.

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A bariatric endoscopy procedure can do more than help patients lose weight

A bariatric endoscopy procedure has a range of benefits, although many people only associate this new technique with weight loss as it can be a great option for those looking to lose weight without surgery.

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Obesity solutions at doctors fingertips | Bariatric Endoscopy at Bumrungrad

Accordingly to WHO, at least 2.8 million patients dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese. Digestive Disease Center of Bumrungrad International Hospital provides solutions to obesity.

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Stay Healthy Doctor Talk "Obesity and bariatric endoscopy: A new horizon of weight management"

In this episode of Stay Healthy Doctor Talk, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tossapol Kerdsirichairat, one of the leading gastroenterologists, discusses a new and efficient way to deal with morbid obesity.

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Why COVID-19 is more dangerous in patients with obesity, even if they’re young

The evidence is clear that obesity is a risk factor for severe COVID-19 disease and death.

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Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty: A New Way to Lose Weight Without Surgery

Obesity does not only undermines impair self-confidence, but  Obesity makes many patients lose confidence in their appearance.  Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), a novel technique derived from a prior prior surgical technique called laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), is less invasive, and offers favorable weight reduction outcomes.

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Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) for Weight Loss

ESG is the latest weight loss technique that uses endoscopic suturing to shrink the stomach, and without surgery, results in no external scarring, minimal complications and a faster recovery

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Child Obesity Becoming a Growing Problem in Thailand

Without even looking at any statistics, it is plain to see that many youngsters in Thailand are super-sized compared to previous generations. What has become a big problem health-wise is only becoming bigger over time.

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Causes of Obesity

Prevent obesity associated secondary diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and others by making healthy lifestyle choices. Learn more how obesity can be diagnosed and treated.

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