Saturday, 23 March 2013

OBESITY





The word Obesity means having extra weight than normal in accordance with height, age, sex, occupation etc. of an individual. WHO (World Health Organization) has designated it as a disease.
As most of the people all over the world are suffering from Obesity, now it is named as “Globesity”.

Causes for Obesity:
1. Genetic causes
2. Environmental factors
3. Psychological problems
4. Hypothyroidisms
5. Drugs
6. Imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure (over weight)
7. Life style pattern :
No time for outings and exercise as most of the people are having two wheelers and four wheelers.
8. Over eating : Eating in restaurants, eating watching TV  etc.

Everyone must be aware that Obesity causes following diseases.
Cardiovascular disorder, hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes, and many types of cancer.

Remedy
1. Eating home made food items.
2. Regular check up with Doctors for B.P. etc. and following their instructions.
3. Regular exercise as advised by Doctor.

Everyone must be aware of the above facts, as prevention is better than cure.
Lastly, Health is Wealth.

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