Although most people think that Obesity does not have many side effects there are quite a few. There are about 30 side effects to the disease. Some of which are types of Arthritis, birth defects, cancers, diseases, and types of muscle pain or cramps.
The types of Arthritis are Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Osteoarthitis occurs in Obese in their hands, hips, backs, and especially their knees. When ever a person that is Obese has a BMI higher than 25 OA slowly increases. There is also another kind of Arthritis found in obese people that is Rheumatoid Arthritis. Arthritis is a bad side effect in all cases of Obesity. (Www.obesity.org).
Another type of side effect is Cancer. The first kind of cancer you can get is breast cancer, which can affect both men and women, but mostly women. Obese people can also get colorectal cancer, which can contribute to abdominal obesity. There is also the chance of getting Endometrial Cancer. Cancer is a side effect that is seen in most cases. (www.obesity.org).
Some other side effects of Obesity are things like daytime sleepiness. There is also the chance of getting diabetes, heart disorders or hypertensions. There are also many other types of side effects. (www.obesity.org).
Although there are many side effects for obesity, there are not many cures. First off a person could try and lose weight the old fashioned way, which would be to go on a better diet and get more physical activity into their life. Or a person could have different kinds of surgeries. In the end it is up to the obese person to choose which method they would like to use to lose their weight.
One type of surgery that an obese person could get is one that is very popular in Europe. In this surgery the doctor places a balloon inside of the obese persons stomach. The balloon is filled with methyline blue so that after about 6 months, when the balloon pops the obese person will know that it has popped, simply by looking at their urine.
Obesity 2 Did you know that over one-half of all Americans (about 97 million) are overweight or obese (Obesity, 2003).? Obesity is a condition of excess body fat. ... Sex hormones can also affect obesity. ... Death can also be a result of obesity. ... Obesity can often lead to eating disorders. ...
OBESITY Introduction I have decided to do my report on what I feel is the most horrible disease, obesity. ... Causes Genetic Causes of Obesity Obesity tends to run in families, suggesting a genetic link. ... Environmental Factors in Obesity Environment also strongly influences obesity. ... Other Causes of Obesity Some illnesses can lead to obesity or a tendency to gain weight. ... Obese people may make less money for doing the same job as non-obese people, or they may not be hired at all. ...
OBESITY Introduction I have decided to do my report on what I feel is the most horrible disease, obesity. ... Causes Genetic Causes of Obesity Obesity tends to run in families, suggesting a genetic link. ... Environmental Factors in Obesity Environment also strongly influences obesity. ... Other Causes of Obesity Some illnesses can lead to obesity or a tendency to gain weight. ... Obese people may make less money for doing the same job as non-obese people, or they may not be hired at all. ...
Clearly the USA has lots of obese people. ... Awareness of the consequences and the causes of obesity may help to reduce the obesity problem significantly. ... I agree that sometimes the parents of obese children are not obese or the children of obese parents are not fat at all. This cancels out the genetic factor of obesity. ... This voids the environmental factor of obesity. ...
There are said to be many factors involved in causing obesity. ... Overweight and obesity are two different things. ... Obesity is the excess accumulation of body fat. A person can be overweight and not obese. ... The government also has a huge effect on obesity. ...
Obesity in America Approximately 127 million adults in the U.S. are overweight and 60 million are obese. Obesity is determined by ones BMI, or Body Mass Index. ... Obesity is considered to be a severe health risk. ... Obesity tends to run in families. ... Obesity in America is a issue that must be addressed. ...
Health Promotion Campaigns ASSO, The Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity, whose goal is "Working to improve the understanding and management of overweight and obesity in the Australasian region-, has been effective in promoting discussion on the need for improved obesity management and prevention strategies based on evidence of benefit. ... Not only can obesity effect our social relations, but studies conducted in the UK showed that obese people, especially women, are often discriminated against in the course of finding employment. ... The physical impacts of obesity are numerous....
The Obese American Today, an estimate one hundred twenty-seven million U.S. citizens or sixty-one percent of our population is obese. ... Xavier Pi-Sunyer, one of the nation's leading experts on obesity points out: A population cannot be precisely divided into normal and obese . ... To be considered obese, one's BMI is between 30.0 - 39.9, severe obesity is a result from one's BMI to be 40.0 or higher. Many factors and contributions lead to obesity. ... Both seemed to show similar trends of obesity. ...
Obesity Essay Obesity is an excess of body fat frequently resulting in a significant impairment of Health. ... But obesity is not that simple. ... Risks and Diseases involved with Obesity Obesity is a serious illness that has a load of medical complications. ... Diabetes Obesity is the leading cause of diabetes. ... Overall, obesity results in premature death. ...
Obesity is widespread among Americans. ... Obesity increases the risk of getting some 30 diseases (American Obesity Association). ... Obesity causes the 2nd most preventable deaths in the United States (American Obesity Association). ... Surgery is generally only an option for those with severe obesity (American Obesity Association). ... Obesity is a ravishing disorder that effects millions worldwide (American Obesity Association)....
