Everything about Obesity
Obesity has become a widespread threatening disease with at least 2.8 million people suffering and dying every year globally. In UAE, 7 out of 10 men, under 30 are suffering from obesity. However, before obesity was only associated with high-income countries, but today it is also prevalent in middle and low-income countries.
What is obesity?
Obesity is a medical condition, which occurs when a person’s body weight is more significant than what is considered healthy for a certain height. In medical terms, if a person has a high body mass index (BMI), then he or she is suffering from obesity.
Causes of Obesity
- Consumption of too many calories
- Fast food
- Dairy products
- Living a sedentary lifestyle
- Lack of sleep
- Genes
- Pregnancy[create_order]
Symptoms
- Overweight
- Breathlessness
- Getting tired
- Sleeping disorder
Health Risk
Obesity is a life long struggle that causes multiple health issues. It is a common health consequence of obesity as follows.
- Heart disease
According to a study, people who have higher BMI are more likely to develop coronary artery disease, which leads to heart attack and another heart disease.
- Diabetes
The risk of diabetes increases due to central obesity, i.e., excess fat around the waist.
- High blood pressure
Tension and anxiety are familiar with people suffering from obesity that leads to high blood pressure.
- Stroke
High body fat often causes blood clot close to your brain, which leads to stroke.
- Cancer
Obesity can increase the risk of cancer of the prostate and rectum in men, and uterus and gallbladder in women.
Another health risk associated with obesity is gallstone, osteoarthritis, gout, lung disease, insomnia, depression, etc.
How to fight obesity
- Eat healthy foods.
- Consume less processed foods and sugar.
- Eat slowly and only when hungry.
- Incorporate physical exercises in your daily routine.
- Get enough sleep.
- Eat a considerable amount of dietary fibre.
- Control overeating.
Conclusion
Obesity is a significant life-threatening disease. There are no overnight solutions or shortcuts to fight with obesity. The simple and easiest way to control obesity is to eat less and exercise.