Obesity in Cádiz: causes, risks, and how to treat it with an effective medical approach

Obesity in Cádiz continues to rise and has become one of the main health problems in the province. Currently, one in five adults is obese, a figure that has grown significantly in recent years.

Según datos del Instituto de Salud Carlos III y la Agencia Española de Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutrición, el 21% de los gaditanos tenía obesidad en 2023, frente al 17,21% en 2015 y el 15,04% en 2007. Esta evolución confirma una tendencia preocupante que requiere un abordaje médico y preventivo.

From HLA La Salud Hospital in Cadiz, we insist on the importance of understanding obesity as a chronic and complex illness that requires specialised treatment.

What is obesity and why is it a health problem

Obesity is a disease characterised by excess body fat which increases the risk of developing serious pathologies. Among the most frequent are:

• Type 2 diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Some types of cancer

Furthermore, its impact is not only physical. Obesity also affects the emotional health and quality of life of those who suffer from it.

Globally, the World Health Organisation warns that its prevalence has tripled since 1975, becoming a worldwide epidemic.

Principales causes de l'obésité

In our clinical experience, we observe that obesity is not solely dependent on diet. It is a multifactorial process in which the following are involved:

• Hormonal and metabolic factors
• Lifestyle and environment
• Sedentariness
• Emotional factors such as stress or anxiety

In fact, various studies indicate that one in five overweight people experiences symptoms of anxiety, which directly influences their relationship with food and their difficulty losing weight.

Why do many diets not work

One of the most common mistakes is starting diets without medical supervision. These types of approaches are usually based on excessive restrictions or quick fixes that are not sustainable over time.

As a consequence, many people abandon treatment within a few weeks or experience the so-called yo-yo effect, regaining lost weight.

At HLA La Salud Hospital in Cadiz, we insist that losing weight is not a matter of willpower, but of having the right treatment adapted to each individual.

Obesity Treatment in Cádiz: Medical and Personalised Approach

To achieve effective and lasting results, it is essential to address obesity with a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach.

In our Overweight and Metabolic Health Unit, we perform:

• Full endocrinological assessment
• Study of cardiometabolic risk
• Personalised meal plans
• Psychological support when necessary
• Continued medical follow-up

This approach allows treatment to be tailored to the actual needs of each patient and to improve long-term outcomes.

How to effectively prevent and treat obesity

The prevention and treatment of obesity require a change of approach. Some fundamental keys are:

• Avoid fad diets or quick fixes
• Betting on sustainable healthy habits
• Integrate adapted physical activity
• Look after your emotional health
• To have specialised medical supervision

From HLA La Salud Cádiz Hospital, we reaffirm our commitment to the health of the people of Cádiz, championing a care model based on scientific evidence and personalised treatment.

Addressing obesity in a timely manner not only improves body weight, but also overall health and quality of life.