![]() Evidence of correlation between polygenic modes of expression of hypertension, diabetes have been established with ABO genes in mice models, however the exact interlooping of genes is yet to be ascertained as a proper relation is difficult to assess in polygenic expression. Genes for the ABO blood grouping system are located on chromosome 9q34. 3 Due to the continuous rise in prevalence of obesity in Pakistan, it is essential to create awareness among the Pakistani population about harmful effects of obesity and identify the population at risk, so that it may be preventable in the future. 1 Pakistan ranked 9 th out of 133 countries in the global burden of disease as mentioned in a report published in 2014. It is an emerging epidemic in our country involving children as well as adults. It has been associated with poor quality of life due to its psychosocial consequences and reduced life expectancy. It also affects the cognition levels and performance. ![]() 1įinding the predisposing factors of obesity is a major concern for researchers due to its grave consequences like hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes mellitus type II, myocardial infarction, infertility, obstructive sleep apnoea, 1 osteoarthritis and cancers. WHO states burden of obesity in urban areas of Pakistan from 22-40%. Obesity is prevalent globally in all age groups at an alarming rate. ![]()
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