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Summary of Research Findings Largest study to assess BMI & disc degeneration • Overweight/obesity significantly more pronounced with – Presence – Extent – Severity of disc degeneration • Obesity DOUBLES the risk of disc degeneration Part III 14
Adult Overweight and Obesity in Hong Kong Percentage 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 20.8 15.9 18.2 27.5 15.5 Overweight Obese 21.0 Male Female Overall Male Female Overall Male Female Overall Information obtained from The Hong Kong Department of Health Behavioral Health Risk Factor Survey for ages 18‐64. http://www.chp.gov.hk/en/data/4/10/280/427.html Physical Activity Meet World Health Organization Recommendations 64% No 36% Yes Information obtained from WHO http://www.who.int/dietphysicalactivity/factsheet_adults/en/index.html Information obtained from The Hong Kong Department of Health http://www.chp.gov.hk/en/data/4/10/280/427.html 15
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Page 3 and 4: ✖ Low Back Pain ‐ Rehabilitatio
Page 5 and 6: Hong Kong Degenerative Disc Disease
Page 7 and 8: Low Back Pain Odds Ratio (95% CI) 6
Page 9 and 10: HKU research findings Prevalence of
Page 11 and 12: Mean DDD Score (Lumbar Spine) 4 3 2
Page 13: Obesity 72% increased risk for “e
Page 17 and 18: Major Causes of Lumbar Disc Degener

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