Obesity is such a growing problem in the United States, and more people are suffering the effects now with increased mortality and more coronary heart disease.
I agree, it is sad that people let themselves get so out of shape
It's unfortunate, especially now that two out of every three American men are considered overweight or obese, and the rates are even worse for women. It's out of hand.
That is terrible, I wonder how we could talk to more people about their health without them getting mad
Childhood obesity
Childhood obesity is a condition where excess body fat negatively affects a child's health or well-being. As methods to determine body fat directly are difficult, the diagnosis of obesity is often based on BMI. Due to the rising prevalence of obesity in children and its many adverse health effects it is being recognized as a serious public health concern. The term overweight rather than obese is often used when discussing childhood obesity, especially in open discussion, as it is less stigmatizing.
Classification.
Body mass
types of heart disease. People with class I obesity and heart disease do not have greater rates of further heart problems than people of normal weight who also have heart disease. In people with greater degrees of obesity, however, the risk of further cardiovascular events is increased. Even after cardiac bypass surgery, no increase in mortality is seen in the overweight and obese. One study found that the improved survival could be explained by the more aggressive treatment obese people receive after a cardiac event. Another found that if one takes into