Friday, October, 30, 2009
What Problems Does Obesity Cause For Society
October 03, 2008
Getting a good education may benefit your body as well as your
mind, a new report suggests. Researchers from the American Cancer
Society say that people who have a college degree--or more than 16
years of education--have a lower risk of death from prostate,
breast, lung, and colorectal cancers. The researchers say that
less-educated people have higher risk factors for cancers, such as
smoking and obesity, and they may also be less likely to receive
early detection and treatment.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Mark Borigini, M.D.
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Health Expert
... States is becoming unhealthier: The rates of obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome are on...
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By Jan Gambino
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Health Expert
...my attention since there is a relationship between obesity and the severity of Gastroesophageal...
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By Dr. Jeffrey Heit
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Health Expert
...over the past few years regarding the so called "obesity epidemic" in the United States. Over...
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By Nancy Sanker
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Health Expert
...draw a logical line between asthma incidence and obesity. Decrease the numbers of individuals...
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Health Guide
The
obesity epidemic is ruining the environment. We all know that excess weight is bad for health, but the environment, too? Sure, you can replace incandescent light bulbs with compact...
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...pressure)· Have diabetes· Smoke · Have high cholesterol· Are
obese· Do not exercise· Have a family history...
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...cholesterol levels. Other risk factors for vascular disease include: high blood pressure, smoking,
obesity, lack of exercise, and diabetes. People who are 55 or older, particularly those who...
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...that the rare genetic mutations associated with dwarfism increased by 2% with every year of a mans age.
Obesity and Male InfertilityA 20-pound increase in a mans weight raises his chance for...
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...20;24(18):2917-31.Sallmen M, Sandler DP, Hoppin JA, Blair A, Baird DD. Reduced fertility among overweight and
obese men. Epidemiology. 2006 Sep;17(5):520-3.Wyrobek AJ, Eskenazi B, Young S, Arnheim...
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