Monday, 5 July 2010

Possible Effects of Obesity...

On Health:

  • Diabetes
  • Gallstones
  • Arthritis in the knees, hip and back. Over time, you'll find it harder to be mobile, and the condition is very painful.
  • Breast Cancer
  • High BP and High cholesterol.If the BP is high, it may cause damage to the artery, this shall cause the cholesterol to stick to the lining of the arteries, over time this shall build up to make a plaque (hard swelling) eventually this shall lead to the narrowing of the artery, leading to lack of blood reaching the heart and body, and causing possible angina, or a heart attack.
  • If the blood (and oxygen) supply to the brain is blocked off for too long, it can result in a stroke, which can leave you in a coma.
  • Breathing and sleeping problems. Excess fat around the chest and neck, causes constriction of the airways, and lead to the sufferer to stop breathing for a few minutes, which is potentially lethal.
  • Depression

On Social Life:

  • Negative Self image
  • Low self esteem
  • Bullying

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