What health problems are more likely to develop if you are obese?

Being obese can also increase your risk of developing many potentially serious health conditions, including:

• type 2 diabetes.
• high blood pressure.
• high cholesterol and atherosclerosis (where fatty deposits narrow your arteries), which can lead to coronary heart disease and stroke.
• asthma.

What are the long term effects of being overweight?

Carrying extra fat leads to serious health consequences such as cardiovascular disease (mainly heart disease and stroke), type 2 diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders like osteoarthritis, and some cancers (endometrial, breast and colon). These conditions cause premature death and substantial disability.

Is obesity a chronic health condition?

Obesity is a chronic disease with a multifactorial etiology including genetics, environment, metabolism, lifestyle, and behavioral components.

What happens if obesity is left untreated?

Obesity is a serious medical condition that can cause complications such as metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, heart disease, diabetes, high blood cholesterol, cancers and sleep disorders.

Is obesity a disease or a behavior abnormality did the AMA get it right?

Did the AMA Get It Right? In June 2013, the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates voted to recognize obesity as a disease state requiring treatment and prevention efforts.

Is obesity my fault?

It’s not your fault if you are seriously overweight or obese, says Professor John Dixon, a leading international expert in obesity. “The trajectory of your adult weight was designed in the first 1000 days of your life, starting from conception, and you are not to blame for how heavy you are,” he says.

What is an unhealthy rate of weight loss?

An unhealthy weight loss occurs from extreme calorie deprivations, with some people going to less than 1200 calories uptake per day. This is dangerous because your body responds by slowing down your metabolism as it enters starvation mode.

How many years does being obese take off your life?

For persons with severe obesity (BMI ≥40), life expectancy is reduced by as much as 20 years in men and by about 5 years in women.