UNDERSTANDING OBESITY 

Understanding adult obesity 

What is obesity 
How is obesity measured 

Obesity and Body Mass Index 

Understanding your body fat percentage

Causes of obesity 
Genetic factors for obesity 
Environmental factors for obesity 
Psychological factors for obesity 
Other causes of obesity 

Consequences of obesity 
Health risks of obesity 
Psychological and social effects 

How is obesity treated 
Who should lose weight

Consequences of obesity

Health risks for obesity

Obesity is more than a cosmetic problem; it is a health hazard. Approximately 280,000 adult deaths in the United States each year are related to obesity. Several serious medical conditions have been linked to obesity, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. Obesity is also linked to higher rates of certain types of cancer. Obese men are more likely than non-obese men to die from cancer of the colon, rectum, or prostate. Obese women are more likely than non-obese women to die from cancer of the gallbladder, breast, uterus, cervix, or ovaries.

Other diseases and health problems linked to obesity include:

• Gallbladder disease and gallstones. 

• Liver disease. 

• Osteoarthritis, a disease in which the joints deteriorate. This is possibly the result of excess weight on the joints. 

• Gout, another disease affecting the joints. 

• Pulmonary (breathing) problems, including sleep apnea in which a person can stop breathing for a short time during sleep. 

• Reproductive problems in women, including menstrual irregularities and infertility. 

Health care providers generally agree that the more obese a person is, the more likely he or she is to develop health problems.

Psychological and social effects of obesity

Emotional suffering may be one of the most painful parts of obesity. American society emphasizes physical appearance and often equates attractiveness with slimness, especially for women. Such messages make overweight people feel unattractive.

Many people think that obese individuals are gluttonous, lazy, or both, even though this is not true. As a result, obese people often face prejudice or discrimination in the job market, at school, and in social situations. Feelings of rejection, shame, or depression are common.

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