6 Health Risks Of Obesity

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BY DR. KHOOBSURAT NAJMA

Obesity has become a global health concern in the recent years owing to our fast paced lifestyle and poor dietary habits. Obesity is no longer considered just a result of overeating but a complex problem that involves dietary, environmental and genetic factors. By having a well-balanced low fat, unprocessed diet and regular 30 minutes of exercise 3-5 times a week, we can minimize the risk of weight gain and related complications.

Obesity predisposes the body to a wide range of diseases, these include

High Blood pressure

  • People who are obese have an increase in blood volume and arterial resistance
  • For people who are overweight and have high blood pressure, losing as little as 4Kg can help reduce blood pressure to a safe level

Heart Disease

  • Obesity is a major risk factor for developing coronary heart disease, which can lead to a heart attack and stroke
  • People who are overweight are at a greater risk of suffering a heart attack before the age of 45
  • If you are overweight, losing 4-7 Kg can reduce your risk of developing heart disease

 Diabetes

  • Obesity is considered one of the most significant factors in the development of insulin resistance, and insulin resistance can lead to type 2 diabetes
  • More than 90% of diabetes patients worldwide have type 2 diabetes
  • Being overweight or obese contributes to the development of diabetes by making cells more resistant to the effects of insulin
  • A weight loss of 7-9 Kg can help you decrease your risk of developing type 2 diabetes

High Cholesterol levels

  • High cholesterol is one of the leading causes of heart attacks
  • Having high LDL ( bad cholesterol) levels raises your risk of having heart disease by 20%
  • Losing 5-9Kg can help you significantly reduce your cholesterol level

 Cancer

  • Being obese increases the risk of developing cancer by 50%
  • Women have a higher risk of developing cancer if they are more than 20 pounds overweight
  • Regular exercise and a weight loss of as little as 6Kg can significantly decrease the risk

 Infertility

  • Being obese can cause changes in the hormonal levels of women, which can result in ovarian failure
  • Women who are 7-11Kg overweight are at a higher risk of suffering from infertility and ovarian cancer
  • Overweight men have a greater chance of developing motility and a lower sperm count
  • Shedding 5-7Kg can help you lower the risk

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