The seriousness of obesity health problems is staggering. According to data collected in 2010-2011, over one-third of the adults in the United States are considered obese and an astounding two-thirds are considered overweight or obese.
The numbers are almost as bad for Canadians with an estimated one-quarter of the adults considered obese and one-third overweight.
Because information about weight is largely collected through self reporting, the data is projected to underestimate the prevalence of weight issues and therefore the related obesity health problems.
How is Inflammation Related to Obesity?
Our bodies need to store fat and produce energy. When there is a surplus of fat cells, the tissues begin to produce molecules that send out complicated signals. This is the process that can lead to inflammation in the body. Because it is not caused by a single event but rather from a build up of fatty tissues over time, the condition is known as chronic inflammation.
Chronic inflammation has been linked to almost every known chronic disease. Click here to learn more about how you can fight inflammation.
Osteoarthritis (degeneration of cartilage and bone of joints)
Sleep apnea and other breathing problems
Some forms of cancer (breast, colorectal, endometrial, and kidney)
Complications of pregnancy
Menstrual irregularities
Since serious weight issues are linked to inflammation, there is new evidence that people who are considered overweight or obese are also being diagnosed with other inflammatory diseases such as allergies, asthma, arthritis and auto-immune diseases at alarming rates.
Because of the seriousness of the health problems that are associated with weight issues, it can also be expected that being overweight or obese would also be linked to having a shorter life span.
But the problems aren’t always the ones that are visible.
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People who are overweight or obese frequently suffer from a lack of self esteem, depression and lethargy. Many also tend to have a poorer quality of life generally stemming from a sedentary lifestyle and poor eating habits.
Another very serious consequence of the obesity epidemic is the cost to healthcare. Since many of these diseases are preventable, it is an unnecessary burden being placed on our healthcare systems. And with the problem getting worse every year, the dollars being spent will continue to rise also.
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What is the Solution?
It should come as little surprise that the solution is living a healthier lifestyle. There is no single way to prevent or treat overweight and obesity that will help everyone. Treatment may include a combination of diet, exercise, behaviour modification, and sometimes weight-loss drugs. In some cases of extreme obesity, bariatric surgery may be recommended.
We recommend the Meals That Heal Inflammation program as a great place to start.
Obesity health problems can be overcome. Take action today towards living a healthier lifestyle.
