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What is obesity? |
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Obesity is a medical term meaning the storage of excess fat (adipose tissue) in the body. Obesity is a chronic (long-term) disease in which the body builds up too much fat. People who are obese have a higher risk of serious health problems, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
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What are the causes, incidence and risk factors of obesity? |
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Obesity may be the caused by one or more of the following factors:
1. Genetic Factors
Obesity tends to run in families, suggesting a genetic link. Yet families also share diet and lifestyle habits that may also contribute to obesity.
2. Environmental Factors
Environment also strongly influences obesity. This includes lifestyle behavior such as what a person eats and his or her level of physical activity.
3. Psychological Factors
Psychological factors also influence eating habits. Many people eat in response to negative emotions such as boredom, sadness, or anger.
4. Other Causes of Obesity
Some illnesses can lead to obesity or a tendency to gain weight. These include hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome, depression, and certain neurological problems that can lead to overeating. Also, drugs such as steroids and some antidepressants may cause weight gain. |
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What are the symptoms of obesity-Disease? |
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Symptoms of obesity are -
. Large body frame.
. Difficulty in doing daily activities.
. Lethargy
. Breathlessness
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Diagnosis & Tests |
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Tests to diagnose obesity include:
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Waist Circumference, Saggital Diameter, and Waist-To-Hip Ratio
- Water Displacement Tests
- Electrical Measurements
- Blood tests |
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How is obesity-Disease cured? |
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What are the complications? |
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| Obesity is associated with significant increases in risk for type II diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, degenerative joint disease and psychosocial disability. Certain cancers - colon, rectum and prostate in men; uterus, biliary tract, breast and ovary in women - are more prevalent in the obese. |
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