Obesity is a serious health concern for children and adolescents. Obese children and adolescents are at risk for health problems during their youth and as adults. For example, during their youth, obese children and adolescents are more likely to have risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease (such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and Type 2 diabetes) than are other children and adolescents.
Obese children and adolescents are more likely to become obese as adults. For example, one study found that approximately 80% of children who were overweight at aged 10–15 years were obese adults at age 25 years. Another study found that 25% of obese adults were overweight as children. The latter study also found that if overweight begins before 8 years of age, obesity in adulthood is likely to be more severe.
Contributing factors:
-Genetic factors
-Behavioral factors: such as energy intake, physical activity, and sedentary behavior.
-Enviornmental factors: such as within the home, child care, schools, and the community.
Obesity is a leading preventable cause of death worldwide. as one of the most serious public health problems of the 21st century. On a side note, obesity is stigmatized in the modern Western world, but it has been perceived as a symbol of wealth and fertility at other times in history, and still is in many parts of Africa.
I understand that obesity can be generic. However, if you have the right training, and motivation you can beat this disease. It's sad to see how many obese people there are with how many advances and systems are available.
ReplyDeletetheres really no excuse for people to be obese, maybe if they have a thyroid problem but other than that, all the need is a nutritional diet and hours in the gym!
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