Posted on October 25, 2007 in Latest News
If one is obese he/she has the tendency to face many obesity related health risks and problems. The research studies show that one who has 40% more weight than his healthy weight, he/she is twice at the risk of premature death than an average weight person. Obesity is also linked to many health conditions like diabetes, cancer, breathing problems etc.
What Health Experts Suggest?
People who weigh 20% more than their healthy weight should also take efforts to lose weight to stay healthy, if they find any of the following factors related to them.
Family history of illnesses: If the close relatives of an obese person are suffering from chronic health problems like heart disease or asthma, then indicates that the obese person might also suffer from the same health concerns.
Medical conditions: In case the obese person is suffering from high levels of blood pressure, cholesterol or blood sugar, it indicates he/she may face the effects of obesity related diseases.
Central body fat: People who have most of the body fat located in their abdomens are at higher risk of obesity health risks and effects than those who have more fat in their hips and buttocks.
One good thing is even if they lose a little weight of 10-20 pounds with the help of various obesity control ways, it can significantly better their health.
Obesity Health Risks
Below are various obesity related diseases.
Heart Disease and Stroke
Obesity leads to high blood pressure and increases cholesterol levels in blood. This in turn leads to heart disease and stroke, the major cause of death in US. Obese people are also at higher risk of chest pain and sudden death from heart stroke. Obesity doubles the risk of heart disease in people compared to the people with healthy weight.
Diabetes
Obesity leads to high blood sugar levels, which in turn causes Type 2 Diabetes. That’s the reason diabetics are advised to exercise more and be active to control obesity and stay healthy.
Cancer
Research studies show that overweight leads to the risk of developing several types of cancer. In case of fat women, they are at the risk of cancers of uterus, breast, cervix, gallbladder, colon and ovary. In case of obese men, they may develop prostate cancer and colorectal cancer.
Gallbladder Disease and Gallstones
Obese people are at a higher risk of developing gallbladder disease and gallstones. The more weight one has the more he/she is at the risk of these problems. But, still, the reasons for the link between weight and gallbladder disease are unclear. And, the stunning fact is, research studies found out rapid weight loss can also increase the risk of these problems. So, health experts suggest to reduce weight slowly, one pound a week.
Sleep Apnea
This is a common health problem for overweight people. Obesity leads to snoring and breathing problems during sleep. Continuous lack of sleep at night causes sleepiness and even heart failure. The extent of the problem increases with the increase in weight.
Considering all the above facts in mind, obese people are suggested to lose weight by following the right weight loss diet plans and regular exercise programs.
How obesity affects a person’s physical ability?
Apart from causing chronic diseases, obesity can affect a person’s physical ability to a great extent. Obesity results in the loss of mobility. An obese person will have a difficult time walking, running, performing tasks which involve movement. Also, obesity will affect a person’s physical endurance in doing tasks such as carrying objects, running during an emergency etc. An obese person can easily become breathless, tired while doing physical activity.
An obese person would be overloading his joints and bones. This can lead to knee pains and arthritis. For children, obesity can make them avoid sports, playing with friends etc. Obesity primarily makes movement difficult and thus affects the physical ability to a great extent.
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