Be careful about these health issues caused due to obesity
Posted on: 18/Oct/2019 11:13:51 AM
We would have seen many people around us who are overweight or having excessive weight. These people are said to be obese or having obesity issue. This obesity is termed as the state of being well above ones normal weight.
It is worthy to note that obesity or excessive weight is measured as body mass index or BMI. It is shocking to mention that obesity could happen to anybody at any age. There are few reasons for obesity in people. It is revealed that absence of physical activity, over eating, genetics, certain medications etc could lead to obesity. This obesity could further lead to various health issues in us. Hence we must take care of our body weight.
These are some health issues that could be due to obesity.
High risk of getting cancer:
The risk of getting cancer would be more in those persons who are overweight and are below 40 years of age. Research studies have shown that being overweight before turning 40 could lead to endometrial cancer (70% chance), male renal cell cancer (58% chance), male colon cancer (29% chance) and obesity related cancers (15% chances).
High risk of getting cardiovascular disease:
When the body is large then heart is required to pump the blood harder to supply blood to all cells. This could result in high BP. It must be noted that excess fat could lead to accumulation of fat in the arteries leading to clogged arteries. By this, there would be more chances of heart attacks and strokes.
High risk of getting arthritis:
It has been found by a study that there exists a relation between obesity and osteoarthritis. It is known that osteoarthritis could lead to loss of mobility, disability and lost productivity in people. Hence we must understand the risk of getting osteoporosis due to obesity, need for weight loss and the steps t lose weight.
High risk of getting non-alcoholic fatty liver disease:
It must be taken into account that obese persons could get affected with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease that is linked with insulin resistance, high BP etc.
High risk of getting gall stones:
It must be noted that gall stones are stones that are formed in the gall bladder. Persons who are obese have high risk of getting these gallstones in them.
High risk of getting type - 2 diabetes:
Point is people who are obese have high chances of getting type-2 diabetes in them. So, please be careful.
