Obesity affects a large portion of the total population of United States. A distressing 64% of adults from ages 20 to 74 were reported obese in 2000.
Female obesity can be observed in all population clusters, however the racial and ethnic orientation of a person plays a very substantial factor. Obesity is more commonly found among Hispanic, Pacific Islander and African American women.
Fifty percent of African American adults are seriously battling with health and weight problems. These figures are certainly not a laughing matter. The continued dramatic escalation of this health epidemic should be given more serious attention.
There are a number of ailments that can directly be associated with overweight and obesity. Female obesity has been known to develop some really serious health complications such as heart diseases, diabetes, stroke and cancer.
People who are overweight have a considerably low glucose tolerance, which result to higher risk of acquiring type 2 diabetes. Obese people are also prone to a serious medical condition known as sleep apnea. This condition causes a person to stop breathing for a few seconds and snore heavily, which is mainly due to an enlarged neck and a narrowed airway.
Certain types of cancer are also prevalent in female obesity. Among these are cancers of the breast, cervix, uterus, ovaries and gallbladder. Women who are overweight have also a lower chance of conceiving. These, and a whole lot more health afflictions can possibly develop with obese and overweight people. It has also been declared that obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States.
Not only does female obesity present a dangerously high risk in the well being of women, emotional and social problems are also expected to crop up. Obese women are often subjected to labor discrimination. Female obesity is considered a potential barrier in getting jobs in any labor sector. Obese women also go through emotional torment.
In many cultures, beauty is normally equated to the person's slimness, and obese people are unjustly labeled as gluttonous and lazy people. This is why obese women and even men suffer depression and a very low self-esteem.
This is a dismal fact that a lot of women have to contend with aside from battling with their own weight demons. A support group and a positive approach should be cultivated for people who are struggling with obesity. With proper knowledge, an effective weight-loss plan coupled with the right attitude, any person can overcome obesity.
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