What are the risks associated with obesity?
Consequences of Obesity
- All-causes of death (mortality)
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- High LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides (Dyslipidemia)
- Type 2 diabetes.
- Coronary heart disease.
- Stroke.
- Gallbladder disease.
- Osteoarthritis (a breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint)
Who is most at risk of obesity?
Rural populations with a higher risk of obesity include those who are:
- Age 60 and above.
- Low-income.
- Caucasians living in Appalachia.
- Latino migrant farm workers.
- American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/AN) living on reservations.
- African-Americans living in the south.
What is the real cause of obesity?
Changes in our society and eating habits have contributed to the increase in obesity. We eat differently. We consume too much sugar: 60\% of adults drink at least 1 sugary drink a day. Foods higher in sugar, salt, and fat are widely marketed and advertised.
What are the main cause of obesity?
9 Most common causes of obesity
- Physical inactivity.
- Overeating.
- Genetics.
- A diet high in simple carbohydrates.
- Frequency of eating.
- Medications.
- Psychological factors.
- Diseases such as hypothyroidism, insulin resistance, polycystic ovary syndrome, and Cushing’s syndrome are also contributors to obesity.
What are the potential health risks of obesity?
Health risks associated with obesity include high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, sleep issues, and bone and joint problems. Watch as I describe the impact obesity has on the body.
What are five factors that influence obesity?
Answers. The factors that can influence obesity are genetics, hormones and the environment. Obesity usually results from a combination of causes and contributing factors, including: Genetics. Your genes may affect the amount of body fat you store, and where that fat is distributed. Family lifestyle . Inactivity. Unhealthy diet. Medical problems.
What are the health risk factors for obesity?
People with obesity have a higher chance of developing these health problems: High blood glucose (sugar) or diabetes. High blood pressure (hypertension). High blood cholesterol and triglycerides (dyslipidemia, or high blood fats).
Is obesity really a dangerous disease?
Obesity is dangerous because it causes diseases throughout the body. It causes more than 70 illnesses, such as: Obesity needs to be treated aggressively. Your doctor can measure obesity and weight using a scale called the body mass index (BMI). As your BMI rises, your risk for these and other diseases also goes up.