Obesity is one of the most deadliest conditions known to man. On average 822 people dies everyday from illnesses associated with obesity.
Obesity is an abnormal accumulation of body fat, usually 20% or more over an individual’s ideal body weight. Obesity is associated with increased risk of illness, disability, and death.
Diabetes - The weight gain of 11 to 18 pounds increases the probably of developing type 2 diabetes by double.
High Blood Pressure – High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. In fact, many people have high blood pressure for years without knowing it. That’s why it is called the “Silent Killer”.
Heart Disease – 25% of heart and blood vessel problems are linked to obesity.
Sleep Apnea – The added weight to ones chest constricts the airway causing obese people to stop breathing during sleep, sometimes leading to death.
CANCER - Obesity is linked to 14% of all cancers. Obese men with a BMI of 32 or higher is 33% more likely to die of prostate cancer.
Joints – Every 1 pound is equal to 5 pounds of pressure. For every 2 pound increase in weight, the risk of developing arthritis increases by 9 to 13%.
Perspective - You would have to take 7000 steps or walk non-stop for one hour to burn off the calories of one glazed donut.
Now that’s powerful!
Additional Risks:
High blood cholesterol – 50% more likely to have elevated blood cholesterol levels.
Stroke – There is a link between obesity and stroke; this is particularly the case for people whose fat is situated predominantly in the abdominal region. Overweight people are more likely to have high blood cholesterol levels and high blood pressure, but these associations are not the only explanations for the greater stroke rate.
Gallstones and gallbladder disorders.
Gout – the condition may develop in people with obesity incidents are remarkably higher, Gout is strongly associated with obesity.
Complications of pregnancy.
Poor female reproductive health - examples would be menstrual irregularities, infertility, irregular ovulation.
Bladder control problems – such as stress incontinence.
Psychological disorders -such as depression, eating disorders, distorted body image, and low self- esteem.
