Obesity

Obesity is a condition in which excess body fat has accumulated.Researchers have shown that obesity have a negative effect on health thus reduces life expansitivity. People are considered obese when their body mass index(BMI) exceeds the normal range.

Classification of obesity
.under weight 18.50-24.99
.Normal weight 25.00-29.99
.Over weight     30.00-34.99

Class 1 obesity 35.00-39.99
Class 2 obesity >/ 40.00

Causes
.Excess food intake and sugar
.lack of exercise
.Sedentary lifestyle
.Psychiatric illness
.High fat intake
.it can be hereditary
.Endocrine disorder
.Medications
.Social determinant
.Infectious agents

Complications
.Cardiovascular diseases
.Diabetes mellitus type ii
.Liver disorder
.Hypertension
.Discrimination
.Snoring

Remedy
.Diet
.Exercise

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