Gender Inequality in Obesity: the Role of Intestinal Flora

The prevalence of obesity has become a serious problem spreading around the world. With the prosperity of the food processing industry, people now have access to a wide variety of foods. Because of the lack of awareness of health, many individuals are at risk of an imbalance between caloric intake and expenditure, leading to widespread obesity. Not only is obesity on the rise but there has also been no significant national success in combating it over the past 44 years. This research will focus on the gender difference in the obesity rate which aims to provide reliable data for the obesity prevention strategies. The paper offers insights into the nature of obesity and how multiple factors contribute to obesity. The primary causes are categorized into three pathways: neural, dietary, and compositional, with the neural pathway being the most dominant. This research is based on global and regional statistics from various regions, including America, Turkey, Europe, and Asia. The general conclusion shows that females are more prone to obesity than males. However, there are some deficiencies in the conclusion due to the complexity of factors such as genetics, dietary habits, and primary physical activities.