Where Can I Find Information About Obesity?
- Obesity Risks & Risk Factors
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Lifestyle Changes and Psychosocial Treatments
- Dietary Management
Complications
General Adverse Effects of Obesity. Obesity, defined as a BMI of 30 or over, accounts for nearly 300,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. It is associated with more chronic health problems than smoking, heavy drinking, or poverty. Furthermore, given the current increase in obesity, it will surpass smoking as the most important preventable cause of death in America.
Some studies indicate the following health risks by body mass:
- The lowest risks for heart disease, diabetes, and some...
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Causes of Obesity: Biological and Medical Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesObesity occurs when a person consumes more calories than they need for the energy they use. Several different factors may influence weight... Read more »
Obesity
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Nearly two-thirds of the United States population is overweight. There are many ways to determine if a person is overweight, but experts believe that... Read more »
Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pickwickian syndrome TreatmentThe treatment involves breathing assistance using special machines (mechanical ventilation). Options... Read more »
Obesity is Prematurely Aging People's Joints
Obesity is so damaging to the joints that experts say most people have knees, hips, and ankles that are five to ten years "older" than they are. The... Read more »
Obesity Related Complications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
and Psychosocial TreatmentsEven modest weight loss can reduce the risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. The simplest (but still difficult)... Read more »
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