The problem of obesity or weight gain is quite common, it is considered to be the cause of many side effects for health. Health experts say that people who are overweight increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and many other chronic diseases over time. In a recent study, researchers reported that the risk of obesity is being seen in most countries of the world.
A recent research published in the Lancet journal shows that the number of people suffering from obesity has increased rapidly in almost three decades, from 1990 to 2022. It is being considered a cause of serious diseases in the future.
Every year, World Obesity Day is celebrated internationally on March 4. It aims to raise people's awareness about the global obesity crisis and educate them about prevention. Health experts say obesity can increase the risk of many chronic diseases, severe cases of which can even be fatal. Everyone needs to be alert regarding this.
Obesity can be fatal
Experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say that people who are overweight or obese have an increased risk of many serious diseases compared to people with a healthy weight. This can also be a situation that gives rise to many causes of death.
Obesity is also seen as a factor in problems ranging from high blood pressure to high cholesterol, triglycerides, and type-2 diabetes. The problem of obesity is also increasing among Indian children, about which health experts have expressed concern.
Can become a victim of type-2 diabetes
Type-2 diabetes is one of the diseases whose risk is seen increasing rapidly over time in obese people. Type-2 diabetes is considered to be a condition of increased glucose levels in the blood. The problem of overweight or obesity is seen in 9 out of 10 people suffering from this disease, apart from this, the risk of other complications also increases due to the problem of obesity in diabetic patients. Over time, the problem of obesity can also increase heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, eye problems, and nerve-related problems.
Risk of heart disease due to obesity
Researchers say that obese people may be at risk of high blood pressure over time. Due to high blood pressure, there is also a risk of serious problems like heart disease and heart attack. The risk of increasing blood pressure may also increase in proportion to weight gain. The risk of developing fatal diseases like heart attack and stroke in overweight people also increases with time. This problem is also considered to cause damage to the kidneys.
Risk of certain types of cancer
Did you know that obese people also have an increased risk of some types of cancer? Therefore, everyone must keep trying to keep their weight under control. Cancerous cells sometimes spread to other parts of the body, increasing the risk of severity. Studies show that men who are overweight or obese may have an increased risk of developing colon, rectal, and prostate cancer. At the same time, the risk of breast and uterine cancer is higher in obese women.
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