Complications of Obesity – 10 Explanations why You have to Lose Weight
by admin on Dec.27, 2011, under General
Experts say, obesity is among the leading preventable causes of death worldwide. Therefore, being obese or obese is not only a cosmetic problem. It greatly raises the risk in adults for a lot of diseases and conditions.
Obesity is a term used to explain body weight that is much more than what’s considered healthy. The World Health Organization defines overweight as a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher; obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or higher.
BMI is calculated by dividing the subject’s mass by the square of their height, typically expressed either in metric or US “customary” units:
Metric: BMI = kilograms / meters2
US: BMI = the subject’s weight in pounds / the subject’s height in inches (squared)
As one’s weight increases toward the purpose of being obese, research has revealed the risks for the following conditions may also increase, according to the Cdc:
Coronary heart disease (CHD)
Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure (hypertension) and stroke
Abnormal Levels of Blood Fats
Metabolic Syndrome (several risk factors that increase your chance of CHD and other health issues)
Cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)
Liver and Gallbladder disease
Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone inside a joint)
Gynecological problems (abnormal menses, infertility)
Later on articles, I will get into more detail about each of these complications of obesity and just how the risks are increased by excess bodyweight.
However, for now, just looking only at that awful list of possible complications of obesity should lead you to understand that you’re ready to actually DO something about that overweight problem. Whether you are just beginning to put on extra weight and want to stop it before it gets out of hand, or maybe you are already overweight to obese and may be experiencing some of these conditions, you’re ready to start now.
