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ASSESSMENT OF THE CAUSES AND THE IMPLICATIONS OF OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY ON THE ELDERLY: AN ACADEMIC DISCOURSE ON THE CONTROL AND TREATMENT

ABSTRACT

This study explores the multifactorial causes and far-reaching implications of overweight and obesity in the elderly, emphasizing the biological, behavioral, and socio-environmental factors that contribute to weight gain in later life. Descriptive survey design was adopted to carry out this research.The study was carried out in Akwa Ibom State. The targeted population comprised all health practitioners, comprising both medical doctors and nurses, in Akwa Ibom State. The stratified sampling technique was used to select 10 medical doctors and 50 nurses from each of the three senatorial districts of the state. This gave a total of 180 respondents, which made up the sample size used for this research. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire titled “Assessment of the Causes and the Implications of Overweight and Obesity on the Elderly Questionnaire (ACIOOE).” Face and content validation of the instrument was carried out by an

expert in test, measurement, and evaluation in order to ensure that the instrument has the accuracy, appropriateness, and completeness for the study under consideration. The reliability coefficient obtained was 0.84, and this was high enough to justify the use of the instrument. The researcher subjected the data generated for this study to appropriate statistical techniques, such as descriptive analysis, to answer research questions. The result of the data analysis revealed that “Age-Related Physiological Changes” was the most prominent causes of overweight and obesity in the elderly. It also showed that “increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease” was the highest health implication of overweight and obesity in the Elderly. And lastly, it revealed that “Lifestyle Modifications” was the most prominent control remedies of overweight and obesity. The study concluded that effective management requires a multidisciplinary approach that incorporates tailored nutritional guidance, physical activity programs adapted for age-related limitations, behavioral therapy, and regular medical monitoring. The study also recommended that local governments and public health systems should develop age-friendly policies that improve access to nutritious food, physical activity spaces, and health education, particularly in underserved or rural communities

KEYWORDS: Causes, Implications, Overweight and Obesity, Elderly Academic Discourse, Control and Treatment

Godswill Ekanem UDO And EBENEZER, Precious Uko

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN EDUCATION AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCE, VOL . 7 NO.1.