Obesity is a worldwide epidemic that increases the risk of many chronic diseases including diabetes, cancer and others.
In fact, obesity is becoming more common among young people worldwide.
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In medical science, obesity is considered a chronic disorder that can be treated.
But did you know that excess body weight, especially body fat, increases the risk of other diseases
Fatty Liver Disease
Fatty liver disease is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide
The term non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is commonly used for this disease and it is the most common type of liver disease
During this disease, the liver starts to store a lot of fat and if it is not treated, its functions stop
The causes of this disorder are not yet known, but obesity is considered to be a risk factor
In fact, obese people have a higher risk of developing this liver disease
Joint Diseases
Joints are attached to our bones and are sensitive to heavy loads
Every 400g increase in body weight puts about 2kg of stress on the knees
The same happens with the back, hips and legs and they gradually become damaged, causing pain
Obesity also increases body edema and edema contributes to joint pain
Cholesterol
Our diet and exercise play a role in cholesterol
Consuming unhealthy foods increases body weight and levels of harmful LDL cholesterol
Both obesity and cholesterol are considered major risk factors for heart disease
Diabetes Type 2
Increasing fat around the abdomen and waist affects insulin action
As a result, our body cannot use insulin properly
Obese people are 10 times more likely to develop high blood sugar than others
According to research reports, 9 out of every 10 type 2 diabetes patients are overweight
Losing body weight lowers blood glucose levels and helps prevent complications of diabetes
High Blood Pressure
Due to obesity, the heart has to work harder to deliver blood to all the cells and the pressure on it increases
This pressure or high blood pressure damages the arteries while increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke
According to experts, 3 out of every 4 high blood pressure patients are obese
Arterial Problems
Obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammation are all interconnected and have adverse effects on the arteries
A combination of obesity and other problems known as metabolic syndrome is treatable
Narrowing of the arteries prevents adequate blood flow to the organs and tissues, which gradually increases the risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke
Kidney Diseases
High blood pressure and diabetes are risk factors for kidney disease
As mentioned above obesity increases the risk of developing high blood pressure and diabetes and can also affect the kidneys
Snoring
Being overweight increases the risk of suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, a disorder that causes snoring
In this disorder, the airways are narrowed and breathing becomes difficult during sleep at night
This disorder also affects sleep, which has negative effects on memory and mood, while increasing the risk of heart disease
Arthritis
With the increase in body weight, uric acid accumulates more in the body
Accumulation of uric acid in the body causes pain in the big toe, ankle or knee
This arthritic disorder also increases the risk of insulin resistance
Cancer
Several research reports have identified obesity as a major risk factor for several types of cancer
Gaining body weight causes cells to produce hormones that affect cell growth
Complications During Pregnancy
Obese pregnant women are at increased risk of diabetes and high blood pressure
High blood pressure can harm both mother and baby
Similarly, obesity increases the risk of cesarean delivery or preterm birth
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