repercussions of obesity
Obesity related to higher rates of mortality and illness.
A large number of diseases that are more common in people who suffer from obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus type 2, the high level of fat in the blood, a disease in the coronary arteries, degenerative joint disease and mental disorders - social.
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It should be noted, that patients who suffer from obesity, often also suffering from (Metabolic syndrome) which includes 3 or more of the following symptoms: the vicinity belly large, high blood pressure, high level of fat in the blood, high blood sugar levels, and low levels of HDL (low levels of good cholesterol).
In addition, there is a related to obesity following diseases: bowel cancer, ovarian and breast cancer, a (Emboli) and (Hypercoagulability), digestive diseases (diseases bag bitterness and heartburn) and various skin disorders.
women who suffer from obesity during pregnancy, more vulnerable to the danger of of complications of childbirth and pregnancy.
Obese people suffer more from lung diseases and different (Endocrine disorders), such as (Sleep apnea) and disturbances in the secretion of hormones.
Diagnosis of obesity
Diagnosis of obesity
As mentioned previously, the obesity know a Tissue excess fatty . Measuring the amount of fat in the body accurately, be very complex and need a professional appraisal. However, through a simple physical examination, easily detected the presence of excess fat. Provides us with a body mass index (BMI) a relatively good grade, the amount of fatty tissue (in people who should not be with a very large muscle structure, such as professional bodybuilding athletes). BMI is calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by the square of height in meters.
Denote the values of body mass index (BMI):
18.5-24.9-normal weight.
25-29.9-overweight.
30-34.9-obesity class 1.
35-39.9 obesity class 2.
More than 40 means obese.
That obesity upper (central obesity), any accumulation of excess fat in the abdominal area, and above the waist (abdominal circumference of more than 102 cm in men and above 88 cm in women), are of medical importance is greater than obesity Lower, any accumulation of excess fat in the buttocks and thighs .
People who suffer from obesity upper, more vulnerable to the danger of of diabetes, stroke and cardiovascular disease and premature death, compared to people with bottom obesity.
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