What Is Obesity And What Causes Due To Obesity!

Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems. In Western countries, people are considered obese when their body mass index (BMI), a measurement obtained by dividing a person’s weight by the square of the person’s height.

Obesity is found due to the habit of eating junk food like pizzas, burger, fries, cheese based food etc. which in turn leads to increase in weight of every teens. College going students are more likely to have canteen junk food instead food which is been provided by them from their home. They don’t see the fats and calories which they receive from that junk food instead they like the taste of the junk food.

There should be a ban on the canteens of the colleges which provide junk food to students which is next to impossible.

Now a day’s every 7 persons are obese out of 10 persons. More than 65 million adults and 10 million children suffer from obesity, considered one of the leading causes of life-threatening diseases. It shortens the life, and even causes death. If you are overweight, the probabilities of developing heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure increase significantly. Here are the top 10 obesity-related diseases.

1. High Blood Pressure —High blood pressureis the primary cause of death among Indians older than 25. About 75 million people suffer from high blood pressure or hypertension, which is a major risk factor for heart disease. Blood pressure tends to increase with weight gain.

2. DiabetesObesity is considered one of the most significant factors in the development of insulin resistance, and insulin resistance can lead to diabetes. Being overweight or obese contributes to the development of diabetes by making cells more resistant to the effects of insulin.

3. Heart Disease —Obesity is a major risk factor for developing coronary heart disease, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke. People who are overweight are at a greater risk of suffering a heart attack before the age of 45.

4. High Cholesterol levels —High cholesterol is one of the leading causes of heart attacks. Cholesterol is transported through your blood. Having high levels of cholesterol raises your risk of having heart disease by 20 percent.

5. Cancer —A study has found that being overweight increases your chances for developing cancer by 50 percent. Regular exercise and a weight loss can significantly decrease the risk.

6. Infertility —Being obese can cause changes in the hormonal levels of women, which can result in ovarian failure. Women who are 15-25 pounds overweight are at a higher risk of suffering from infertility and ovarian cancer. Our bodies need to be at an appropriate weight to produce the right amount of hormones and regulate ovulation and menstruation. Don’t think men are immune to infertility.

7. Back Pain —Obesity is one the contributing factors of back and joint pain. Excessive weight can cause injury to the most vulnerable parts of the spine, which carries the body’s weight. When it has to carry excess weight, the odds of suffering from a spinal injury or structural damage increase.

8. Skin Infections —Obese and overweight individuals may have skin that folds over on itself. These creased areas can become irritated from the rubbing and sweating, which can lead to skin infections.

9. Ulcers —According to a study, obesity can be a contributing factor to the development of gastric ulcers. Gastric ulcers occur when there is an imbalance between the amount of hydrochloric acid that is secreted and the enzyme pepsin. Overweight men are at a greater risk of developing gastric ulcers than women.

10. Gallstones —Being severely overweight increases the risk of developing gallstones, especially in women. Gallstones are caused when the liver releases excessive amounts of bile, which is stored in the gallbladder. Gallstones are more common in older women and those with a family history of gallstones. Moderate exercise also can help lower your risk.

RAJ RIJHWANI