As we all may know being over weight can lead to many different health concerns. However some people are not aware of how severe these health concerns can be. A person who is 40% or more overweight is twice as likely to die sooner then someone who is average weight. Being overweight or obese has been linked to several different health concerns:
Heart disease
Stroke
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Cancer
Gallbladder disease and gallstones
Osteoarthritis
Gout
Breathing problems such as sleep apnea
Asthma
So you might ask, “How is being overweight or obese linked to these health concerns?” Well I am going to tell you all about it.
If you didn’t know heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and being overweight or obese more then doubles your chances for heart disease. High cholesterol can lead to heart disease and is often linked to being overweight or obese. Angina (chest pain cause by decreased oxygen to the heart) and sudden death can also be caused by being overweight or obese and sometimes without any warnings. Losing even the smallest amount of weight can reduce your chances of developing heart disease.
There are different types of diabetes however being overweight or obese can lead to type 2 diabetes which reduces your body’s ability to control your blood sugar. Being overweight or obese can more then double you chances of getting type 2 diabetes compared to someone who is not overweight or obese. More then 80% of diagnosed type 2 diabetes can be linked to being overweight or obese. In order to reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes all you need to do is lose weight and increase your level of physical activity.
Several types of cancer are also linked to being overweight or obese. Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of dying from cancer. These are different in men and women. Men who are overweight are at risk for colorectal and prostate cancer. Women who are overweight are at risk for uterus, gallbladder, cervix, ovary, and breast and colon cancer.
Gout is a disease that affects the joints and is more commonly found in overweight people. With gout you have high levels of uric acid in the blood and this substance can form into solid or crystal-like masses that deposit in the joints. Being overweight increases your risk for developing this disorder.
Sleep apnea is a condition that affects a person’s breathing. There are a few types of sleep apnea. With this condition a person may snore heavily and even stop breathing for short periods of time while sleeping. This is found in many overweight and obese people and may be improved with weight loss.
These are just a few issues that come with being overweight or obese. Many of these issues can be fixed with something as little as losing weight. However these complications are serious and if one should experience any issues it should be talked about with your doctor.
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