5 Common Conditions Linked to Obesity
Obesity is a health condition in which an individual has a dangerous amount of fat in his body, or an unhealthy distribution of fat in his body.
Obesity is a health condition in which an individual has a dangerous amount of fat in his body, or an unhealthy distribution of fat in his body.
This condition increases the risk for various health complications. Excess body fat adds stress to both organs and body.
It leads to complex changes as well, in both hormones and metabolism, not to mention raises infection in the body.
Obese people, have a BMI or body mass index of 30 or above. If you want to know how to compute your BMI, there's a calculator for this available online. However, you need to know first, your weight and height, to determine your BMI.
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5 Health Risks Linked to Obesity
If you experience a risk factor such as obesity, it does not mean, or, it does not follow that you are already developing health problems.
However, it indeed increases your likeliness to develop one, or even more if you are obese. Here are 5 of the many health conditions linked to obesity:
1. Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes, specifically, takes place if you have higher-than-normal blood sugar levels. Over time, it can result in other health problems such as heart ailment, nerve impairment, and vision disorder, among others.
If you are obese, try to lose five to seven percent of your weight and regular exercise to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes.
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2. Heart Ailment
Heart ailment is more rampant in occurrence among obese people. Over time, according to experts, "fatty deposits may mount up in the arteries" that supply blood to the heart.
Furthermore, obese people have higher blood pressure than normal, bad cholesterol and blood sugar, among others, all of which are linked to heart disease.
Arteries that became thin can result in a heart attack. Meanwhile, blood clots in thin narrow arteries can lead to the occurrence of stroke.
3. High Blood Pressure
Extra fat tissue in the body needs more nutrients and oxygen. Meaning, your blood vessels will require the circulation of more blood to the "extra fat tissue."
It also means that your heart needs to work harder for the blood to be pumped properly around the body. The rise in the quantity of blood that circulates adds extra pressure on your arteries' walls.
Such added pressure is more popularly known as "high blood pressure or hypertension." In time, hypertension can impair your arteries and heart.
4. Stroke
According to a review of 25 studies in 2010, stroke and heart disease have a lot of similar risk factors. A stroke happens when the supply of blood to the brain is cut off.
It can lead to impairment to brain tissue and lead to an array of disabilities such as language impairment, weakened muscles, and changes to reasoning skills.
The said 2010 review had more than two million respondents from which it found that obesity raised the danger of stroke by 64 percent.
5. Depression
A lot of people are suffering from depression as a major impact of depression. Some studies have presented a strong link between "obesity and major depressive order.
Those affected by this condition may frequently experience discrimination because of their body size and weight. Over time, it can result in sadness or lack of self-esteem.
To date, a lot of advocacy groups like the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance or NAAFA, work for the elimination of discrimination according to the size of their body.
Such groups provide opportunities to engage in combating this discrimination. Furthermore, if you are obese and are feeling depressed, you can consult with your doctor so he can refer you to a mental health counselor.
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Aug 24, 2020 08:50 AM EDT
