INVESTIGATION OF PREREQUISITES AND EXPECTATIONS OF NATIONAL REGISTRY OF OBESITY: PEST AND SWOT ANALYSIS OF CURRENT SITUATION IN KAZAKHSTAN

Background: The growth of overweight and obesity remains public health concern and reflects the overall low ability to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight [1][2][3]. Being overweight and obese is associated with risk of numerous comorbidities which are leading causes of disability and death, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and many types of cancer. Methods: Study were based on legislative documents, economics and statistics reports. Results: According to World Health Organization (WHO) obesity rate in Kazakhstan is about 21% of population. In 2012, Kazakh Academy of Nutrition promulgated the results of national research in overweight and obesity situation among adults and children. The prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults was 46.3 percent and 21.8 percent, respectively [4].Comparing with the similar research proceeded in 2002, the prevalence of pathology increased by 25 percent. However, these figures are questionable, as existing information systems are not adapted to proper registration patients with overweight and obesity so this figure can be increased even doubled.[5][6]. Conclusion: It is obvious that current situation requires effective activity for prevention and control of overweight and obesity among population. Establishing of national registry of obesity is an effective measure for provision obesity management covering all population, and timely interventions and intersectional cooperation are keys to curb the trend toward overweight and obesity in Kazakhstan.