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Obesity: A Widespread Yet Treatable Disease.
Overweight individuals have nearly tripled in the world since 1975. More than 1.9 billion overweight adults in 2016 and 650 million obese (WHO). Not only that, but in 2017, 4.7 million people died from this disease.
The world has a problem of this kind, with people of all age, color, gender, class and geography. But it’s a terrible state of health for obesity to be able to lead, especially if you’re morbidly obese. In order to improve patients’ health and live longer, healthier lives, an integrative bariatric programme has been established to successfully manage obesity at our bariatric surgery center in Tijuana, Mexico.
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What is Obesity?
Obesity is the condition where fat becomes unnaturally, or excessively, concentrated, which in turn makes one sick and puts you at risk of serious health problems. It can be measured by various tests – BMI is the easiest. Those with a BMI of more than 25 are obese, and those with a BMI over 30 are obese. The right doctor will tell you if your weight is not optimal.
But unfortunately obesity is a public health problem with millions of adults and children being obese every year.
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What is Obesity?
Causes And Risk Factors Of Obesity
Obesity is caused by excessive body fat causing systemic inflammation and usually arises when a person eats more calories than he burns during a normal daily activity. And the majority of people who are obese or overweight also carry the genetic risk. If one or both of the parents is obese or the family lives a poor life, it makes you more likely to become obese. Some other risk factors and contributing causes might include:
Even if you meet one or more of these risk factors, you can lower your risk of becoming obese through a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Symptoms Of Obesity
A variety of health issues may accompany excessive weight gain, including:
Complications of Obesity
Obesity can lead to a number of serious medical conditions, including:
Reduced Quality of Life
Reduced Quality of Life
Obesity can significantly reduce quality of life. Everyday activities such as showering, brushing hair, or getting dressed can become more challenging, impacting social, professional, and personal life. Excess weight can also make travel more difficult and uncomfortable, potentially lowering self-confidence. These struggles can lead to severe depression and general unhappiness, and the resulting health issues may shorten lifespan.
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