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Health Risk Associated With Obesity by collinsnaira(m): 8:23pm On Jul 25, 2015
Health risks are parameters that predict the risk of developing particular disease and in many cases, contribute to the cause of disease (Webb, 2002)

In furtherance, stated that the astronomical increase in Obesity. In recent times has resulted in an increased number of premature deaths in the society. Mortality rate is on the increase and life expectancy reduced. According to Shape up America (2000), obesity is associated with 5% of the top leading causes of death and disability. In the US, heart disease, some form of cancer, type II diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure.

Overweight and obesity increases ones risk of developing serious cardiovascular, pulmonary and metabolic disease and disorders (Heyward, 2002). It is a serious health problem that reduces life expectancy by increasing ones risk of developing coronary heart disease, osteoarthritis, and certain types of cancer.

However discussed below are some obesity resultant problems;

HYPERTENSION

According to Bennett et al (1995), risk of hypertension is doubled in obesity than when in a BMI of 20 – 25 range.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

White et al (1993) reported that, in their representative sample of English adults, blood pressure rise with increasing body mass index.

- See more at: http://lobizone.com/medical-science/nutrition-and-dietetics/health-risk-associated-with-obesity

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