Effects of Obesity
Obesity is a disease, but it also poses a threat as a
common risk factor for various adult diseases. Compared
to non-obese people, obese people have a 4-fold higher incidence
rate of high blood pressure, 8-fold for diabetes, 10-fold
for hyperlipidemia, and 2.5-fold for fatty liver. When the
body adds excess fat, physical changes and vascular system
abnormalities occur, such as an increase of fat in blood.
Increased body weight puts strain on the body's joints,
especially the knees, so there is a high chance of degenerative
arthritis. Cholelithiasis, amenorrhea, and infertility are
also associated with obesity.
Obesity-associated Diseases:
- Diabetes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Blood circulation diseases like arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure, heart disease, and palsy
- Skin disease
- Joint problems, back, knee, and ankle pain
- Liver disease
- Cholelithiasis
- Menstrual abnormalities
- Female infertility
- Breast cancer - autodiagnosis
- Endometrium cancer
- Mental stress
Side Effects of Obesity. http://www.ecureme.com/especial/obgyn/Side_Effects_of_Obesity.asp (9 March, 2006)
