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Through the dangers of heart disease, high blood pressure, liver disease, and other related diseases, obesity is killing almost 1,000 Americans every day. That?s over 300,000 people who could have lived longer, more healthful lives. Simply put, the dangers of obesity to your health and happiness cannot be overstated. Obesity is killing you!
Definition of Obesity
The medical community considers total body fat when determining obesity. By comparing one?s height and weight to the standardized Body Mass Index (BMI), health care professionals can determine whether or not you are obese. Obesity is from 30% BMI to 39.9% BMI. Morbid obesity begins at a BMI of 40%. That?s a weight of about 235 for a person who is 5?4? tall and a weight of about 280 for a person 5?10? tall.
Dangers of Obesity
While these figures may seem like some arbitrary standard, there are some very real dangers of obesity. Some of the illnesses and dangers of obesity are the following:
Heart Disease
More technically known as coronary heart disease (CHD), this illness is the leading cause of death in the United States. In CHD, fatty materials build up on the walls of the arteries causing blockages and elevated blood pressure thus placing undue strain on the heart. The dangers of heart disease ultimately result in a heart attack and, in many cases, death.
Diabetes
An imbalance in one of the regulatory systems in the body, diabetes is a disease that affects over 20 million Americans. Many factors, most notably obesity, often lead to diabetes. People afflicted with the disease must make fundamental changes in their eating habits, day to day activities and can be dependent on insulin.
Liver Disease
Liver disease is a collection of conditions, disorders, and infections that affect the cells, structures, and tissues of the liver, causing liver damage or stops liver functioning altogether. Alcohol is often blamed but obesity can also lead to non-alcohol fatty liver, a deadly disease through the accumulation of triglycerides and cholesterol. The proper functioning of the liver is vital to almost every other process in the body and liver disease has a profound effect on one?s ability to lead a normal life.
Stroke
The lack of sufficient blood flow to the brain can lead to a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or ?stroke.? Similar to the blockages formed in CHD, plaque builds up on the inside of the arteries feeding the brain thus causing an interruption in the necessary nutrients. Life changes immediately for stroke victims. Some form of physical disability affects 75% of those who have suffered from a stroke.
The Bottom Line
Obesity is a real problem with real ramifications. Obese people suffer from more physical and mental health problems than their thinner counterparts and enjoy a significantly reduced quality of life.
Losing weight need not be difficult, time consuming nor painful. The Advanced Anti-Aging and Weight Loss Clinic utilizes state of the art techniques and technology to help you lose weight quickly and safely. Not only can the friendly medical professionals help you achieve a healthier and happier life, you will also look better and feel better!? Call today to schedule your no-charge consultation at 812-858-9800 or for more info go to www.EvansvilleWeightLoss.com
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