Obesity: What is it and what causes it?

Obesity: What is it and what causes it?

 Obesity is a disease where there is an accumulation of extra body fat.

can have negative impact on health.

A body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or more is considered obese.

Overweight is defined as 25 to 30 kg/m2.

By dividing a person's weight by square, the BMI is calculated.

Heights of People :

The distribution of fat around the waist or the waist circumference is further indicator of obesity.

Men with a waist measurement of 94 cm or more and women with a waist measurement of 94 cm or more

Obesity-related health issues are more likely to affect those who are 80 cm or more.

Also Obesity is a long-term medical condition that raises the risk of illness and poor health.

issues with specific cancer kinds

Type 2 diabetes and heart disease :

reproductive issues and osteoporosis

irregular cycles Alcohol-free fatty liver

The quality of your life may be impacted by obesity.

Additionally, it causes psychological issues like depression.

A shame is having low self-esteem.

social exclusion Women are more likely than men to be obese.

There are thought to be 100 million obese children and 600 million obese adults in 2015.

in 195 nations

When you consume more calories than you expend via daily exercise and physical activity, you become obese.

Activities :

Your body then converts these extra calories to fat for storage.

Obesity has several common particular reasons, such as inactivity and a sedentary lifestyle.

consuming unhealthy foods, such as foods high in calories.

genetic sleep deprivation, pregnancy, and specific drugs

Antidepressants, like insulin, may also result in obesity.

Additional medical disorders include Cushing's syndrome, hypothyroidism, and

It might lead to obesity :

A BMI of 30 or higher is indicative of obesity.

It falls under the following categories: BMI 30 to 34.9 Class 1 obesity, BMI 30 to 34.9

Second degree: BMI of 35 to 39.9; third degree: BMI of 40 or higher.

Your doctor will assess your family and health if your BMI is in the obese zone.

History :

He does a general physical examination.

Vital indicators like blood pressure and heart rate may be checked as part of a general physical examination.

temperature and pressure.

liver function tests, cholesterol and glucose levels, 

thyroid examination, diabetes checks, and cardiac tests including an EKG.

Treatment entails some food adjustments and increased physical activity.

Activity

Surgery for weight loss and weight-loss medications