Obesity significantly increases the risk of stroke, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, an increase in triglycerides in the blood and blood pressure.

In men, obesity increases the likelihood of death from cancer of the colon, colon and prostate. Women - the probability of death from gallbladder cancer, breast cancer and genital cancer. In some cases, the risk of fatalities increases due to the fact that it is difficult to diagnose the disease at an early stage, for example, in the case of breast cancer obesity prevents a small tumor in the mammary gland. Recent studies have shown that obesity increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's, or senile dementia.

Other problems associated with obesity:.

Diseases of the gallbladder Osteoarthritis of the waist, hip and knee joints, partially caused by increased stress on them Gout - deposits of uric acid salts; Most often it feels like arthritis in a separate joint. Apnea syndrome - loud snoring and temporary breathing stops in sleep Psychological and social problems Medical research shows that if the patient's weight is 40% higher than normal, the probability of premature death increases twofold. The more obesity, the higher the likelihood of developing concomitant diseases.

Emotional aspects of obesity One of the most unpleasant consequences of obesity are emotional experiences. Many today identify attractiveness, especially in women, with harmony, so fat people feel less attractive. In addition, they are often considered voracious and lazy.

However, more and more facts prove that this is not so.

People who are obese can face discrimination at work, at school, in search of work and in other social situations. Therefore, among them widespread feelings of rejection, shame and depression. In the US, there are special public organizations that fight against discrimination by weight and defend the rights of obese people, doing educational work, protecting them in specific situations and creating support groups health. Sumy. Ua.

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