The Department of Endocrinology, 
The Barocene Era.
- Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India
- University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India.
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, AIIMS, Bathinda, India.
- 3Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
- Non communicable disease unit, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association Vol. 74 · Issue 2 · pp. 402-403
PMID 38419248 DOI 10.47391/jpma.24-10
Cite This Article
Sanjay Kalra, Madhur Verma, Nitin Kapoor. The Barocene Era. JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association. 2024;74(2):402-403. doi:10.47391/jpma.24-10
Abstract
This communication defines and describes the Barocene era, as that phase of human development which is characterized by a major impact of overweight and obesity. We use this term to highlight the fact that overweight and obesity need to be prevented and managed on an urgent footing. If not checked, these endocrine diseases will retard our growth and reduce our well being.
Keywords
- Health economics
- health policy
- obesity
- overweight
- psychosocial aspects.
