Obesity may be endogenous or exogenous in nature. Exogenous obesity arises from a sustained energy imbalance and a variety of other factors involved in its development: genetic, behavioral, cultural, environmental, and economic [sup][1] . Endogenous obesity is in some cases regarded as a risk factor and in others as a disease in itself. There is a growing body of evidence of the impact of obesity in many disorders, including cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, and even some types of cancer [sup][2] ." (Saavedra, 2014).…
Through shifting of adipose distribution after menopause and age related reductions in physical activity. There would be an increase in weight among postmenopausal women. There is an increased of an average of 0.7kg per year and 0.7cm in waistline circumference each year among midlife women. Furthermore, a 31% overall mortality rate in women estimated due to lack of physical activity.…
Osteoarthritis is the most common reason for people to get a knee replacement in the US, and now a better and cheaper form has emerged for knee replacements. 3D knee replacements Many knee replacements are caused by osteoarthritis and researchers have found that a gene called FAAH is higher in people who have osteoarthritis. FAAH is fatty acid amine hydrolase, which is a membrane hydrolase with a single N-terminal transmembrane domain. In the past, the FAAH gene has been directly correlated with pain sensitivity.…
In the article done by Donya Currie, called “America’s Health Rankings find too many Americans obese, sedentary” gave quite of bit of information on how the Americans tend to live their lifestyle, whether it be healthy or not and the consequences that come with being unhealthy. Donya offer topics on the two major health risk factors, rankings on healthiest state, and percentage on health risk factors. In the first section of this article, Donya presented that people tend to have unhealthy behaviors, which leads them towards life threatening illnesses. She helped back this information up with good sources from doctors that insisted on helping the two major risk factors, obesity and sedentary lifestyle.…
A possible outcome of weight loss is that it will reduce the pressure placed on the joint from subcutaneous fat and make exercise for patients with OA easier. Exercise is reported to strengthen the joints, so weight loss can have an added benefit [2]. Christensen et. Al studied how weight loss affected the symptoms of overweight patients with osteoarthritis [5]. Specifically, the weight loss was controlled through diet on a short term time period.…
That is why it is so important to talk about a problem that more than half Americans have. Causes of obesity can be osteoarthritis, which is a breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint. It also contributes to strocks and other things of that nature. In the end obesity will cost more then if you ate healthery when you were able. The consequences of eating high fats and sugars are undeniably one of the top five worst things one can to do one’s body's health according to multiple articles..…
Being overweight or obese isn't just a cosmetic problem“The fundamental cause of obesity is an energy imbalance between calories consumed and calories expended. (Byrne L.K 2) Obesity is classified as an excessive fat accumulation that presents a high health risk. (Dieticians Association of Australia Childhood obesity 2) Although there are cures and treatment for obesity, it affects adolescent’s mobility, self esteem and internal organs. Obesity is not only extreme weight, it also causes a lot of lifelong wear and tear on the body.…
The impact of life expectancy is substantial, “Obesity at the age of 40 has been associated with a loss of 7.1 years of life for women and 5.8 years for men”. (statcan.gc.ca,2014). Obesity is one of the leading contributors to heart disease and stroke. It also contributes to other serious conditions such as hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, breast, colon and endometrial cancer, osteoarthritis and gallbladder disease. Not only does obesity have a significant impact physically it can also affect your phycological well-being.…
Child obesity is alarmingly prevalent in the United States today; approximately 18 percent of all adolescents are considered obese. Obesity is defined as “one of the most pervasive chronic diseases...that affects more than one-third of the population” (www.obesity.org). Although obesity may be a significant challenge facing adults in the United States, adolescents are encountering a similar dilemma. Why is childhood obesity such a major problem in the United States? Though obesity has been shown to be passed down from generation to generation somewhat, obesity is ultimately caused from inadequate eating habits in conjunction with low amounts of exercise.…
This paper addresses the causes, risk factors, and preventative measures associated with obesity in the United States among children to adulthood. The different onsets of obesity and the reasons why citizens of the United States of America suffer from this epidemic are laid out. Preventative measures ranging from natural physical activity, nutrition, pharmaceutical, to surgical methods are expressed. The government’s role and responsibility in the lingering and increases of this epidemic are also addressed. A major public health problem in the U.S. is obesity.…
Three Most Important Health Issues Facing The United States Today Obesity is complex, on the rise, and has very negative effects on the whole body. Diabetes, hypertension, and kidney disease are typically seen in the obese population. As a result, healthcare costs are drastically increased due to extended hospital stays and the need for increased medications. Substance/prescription abuse is on the rise in the United States.…
Introduction The disparities in the access to health care service by individuals have far-reaching implications. People with limited access to the primary health care services may have a short lifespan, or live a more constrained life (Oleske, 2014). The access to health care service is more than the physical location of a medical provider. Several health factors can predispose a given population to either increased or decreased utilization of the health care services.…
Obesity is a global problem, affecting more than 400 million people worldwide; however, obesity in the Unites States appears to be in epidemic proportions. “Today, 69 percent of the U.S adults are categorized as being affected by obesity or having excessive weight” (U.S Dept. of Human Services). This means almost three-fourths of the population is dealing with excessive weight issues. Obesity is, easily, one of the fastest growing health concerns in America. But what exactly does it mean to be obese?…
Obesity in America becomes a more relevant issue as time progresses and people develop terrible habits. Yvette C. Terrie, a writer from U.S. News Health states, “In the past two decades in the United States, there 's been an alarming increase in obesity rates among all age groups, even children. It 's estimated that more than one-third of adults and 17 percent of children and adolescents are obese.” These numbers are alarming because of the massive amounts of health problems that obesity causes such as diabetes, Coronary artery disease, and cancer (Terrie). Although it may not seem like it, some obese people have diseases or health complications that result in excessive overweight.…
Nutrition Throughout Life Good nutrition throughout the life span is essential if infants are to grow into healthy adults with successful development into old age. However, with the shocking rates of malnutrition and obesity, it appears that infants, children, and adults are not attaining sufficient nutritional status. Concern over poor nutrition has become more apparent in the last ten years (Shepherd, 2008). Nutrition, whether healthy or poor, can affect an individual’s biological, psychological, and socioemotional development throughout the life span.…