Health Consequences of Obesity in Adults 0.0 / 5 ? Home Economics: Food & NutritionObesityASCCEA Created by: bounty123Created on: 17-10-18 20:14 Heart Disease and Stroke 1. Twice as likely to have high blood pressure if overweight 2. High risk of CHD & angina. 3. Decreasing weight by 10% helps. 1 of 11 Diabetes Type 2- early death/ CHD/ stroke/ blindness. Reduce risk by losing weight & exercising more- helps control blood sugar levels & reduce diabetes medication. 2 of 11 Cancer Women- uterus/ cervix/ gallbladder/ ovary/ breast/ colon. Men- colorectal/ prostate 3 of 11 Gallbladder Disease Risk increases as weight increases. Weight loss can increase risk of gallstones. 4 of 11 High Blood Pressure Increased risk of CHD and stroke. Caused by obesity/ alcohol/ inactivity/ smoking/ too much salt. 5 of 11 Osteoarthritis Knee hip and back pain because of extra pressure on joints. Weight loss improves symptoms. 6 of 11 Respiratory Issues Extra weight- extra pressure on lungs. 7 of 11 Gout 1. Increased uric acid in blood 2. Forms solid deposits in joints. 3. Increased weight- increased risk. 8 of 11 Sleep Apnoea 1. Snore heavily 2. Stop breathing for short periods of time. 3. Daytime sleepiness. 4. Heart failure. Weight loss helps. 9 of 11 Fertility Problems 1. Polycystic ovarian syndrome 2. Excess oestrogen- hormonal imbalance & prevents ovulation. 10 of 11 Mental Health Problems 1. Social discrimination 2. Low self-esteem. 3. Depression. 4. Anxiety 5. Suicide. 11 of 11
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