In my previous blog I mentioned about the Obesity Epidemic… Today’s blog is going to cover a little bit more than just a sad truth, but first we need to dis-associate obesity from vanity and list the real reasons why we should keep our weight under control…
Weight related problems kill more people in America than tobacco products, drugs or alcohol. A report released on November 5th 2009 - by the American Institute for Cancer Research reads… “There are over 100,000 new cases of cancer that are caused by obesity each year. With one third of Americans overweight, the study sheds disconcerting light on the health of the nation. The cancers most closely linked to excess weight are breast, endometrial, esophageal, kidney, colorectal, pancreatic, and gallbladder”
Besides cancer there are other Health Consequences of being OVERWEIGHT regardless if you are obese or slightly overweight the risks for the following conditions increase with each additional pound that is gained:
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- High levels of triglycerides
- Liver and Gallbladder disease
- Stroke
- Coronary heart disease
- Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
- Osteoarthritis
- For women you have Gynecological problems (abnormal menses, infertility)
- And for men the dreaded decease of Erectile Dysfunction which sometimes ends up also killing a relationship
I believe if we really knew all the deceases associates with gaining weight, that weight loss would be a priority in our lives….
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