Know And Understand The Dangers Of Obesity
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Know And Understand The Dangers Of Obesity
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Whilst everyone knows that being obese is not healthy, many people who are obese are not fully aware of how dangerous the consequences really are, and they are more dangerous than they think.
While obesity itself does not technically kill people, somewhere between 100,000 to 400,000 Americans die from the diseases that come with it each year. Even at the lower estimates, it is still a huge death toll; much higher than other causes of death which receive a lot more press attention.
So, who exactly is classed as being obese? A formula called the body mass index, or BMI, is used to work out who is obese and who is overweight. While those with BMIs of 25 to 29 are classified as being overweight, those with a BMI of between 30 and 40 are regarded as being obese. Regardless of exactly where you come on this scale, it is important to know the dangers of carrying around too much weight.
Keep in mind that the heart must work 24/7 to pump blood to supply and move this extra weight, and there is no replacing a heart if it fails. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the US, and those with a BMI of above 25 have at least twice the risk of dying from it.
Since over 80% of people who suffer from Type 2 Diabetes are also overweight, there is also a clear link between obesity and diabetes. Furthermore, it appears that being overweight increases the risk of some types of cancers, including colon, kidney and esophagus.
These are just a few of the fatal diseases to have been directly linked to being obese. Diseases that are usually not life threatening, but greatly affect quality of life are also a much greater risk for those who are overweight.
Those who are obese need to take action if they are serious about their health. While there is a ton of information available on the Internet, it is always a good idea to check with a physician.
Much of the information you can find on the Internet and other places is great, but there is a lot put out for the sole purpose of selling weight loss products. If something sounds too good to be true, then it is probably best to avoid it. Unfortunately, there are no quick, easy fixes.
Awareness of the dangers of obesity should be motivation enough for people to lose weight. Those at risk should check their BMI and take action today.
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