Abstract

Obesity is a global health risk. Demography of the world population has witnessed a dramatic change concerning body weight. The Increase in the prevalence of obesity is prevailing in the world nations in general and in industrialized nations in particular. There is a growing body of evidence showing reproductive age as a landmark for important contributor to this epidemic of obesity. Obesity prevention and management is a key health issue for the woman of reproductive age.

Keywords: Body weight, obesity, reproductive age, women, world population.