What are the Health Risks of Obesity?
by Yuri in Weight Loss
Obesity is defined as having a bodyweight over 20% of “standard” weight, or when body fat exceeds 30% of body weight in women and 25% of body weight in men. The desirable body fat (not BMI) range is 18-28% and 12-16% for women and men, respectively.
Being overweight/obese is correlated with pretty much every disease imaginable. It obviously shortens your lifespan as well. According to the National Institutes of Health, someone who is only 10% above their ideal weight has a 5-15% likelihood of not reaching their life expectancy. Someone who weighs 100% above their ideal weight is a whopping 1,100% likely of not reaching their full life expectancy!
Other diseases related to being overweight include:
Type II Diabetes – enlarged fat cells which then poorly bind and poorly respond to insulin.
Asthma – more likely to develop asthma the heavier you are.
Bone and Joint Disorders – excess pressure on hip, knee, and ankle joints.
Heart Disease – increases in serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels
Gall Bladder Stones - increased cholesterol content in bile
Hypertension – the heavier you are, the harder the heart has to pump to circulate the blood.
Various Cancers – estrogen produced by fat cells and excess energy intake may promote tumor development.
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