What is Obesity ?
It causes many health problems due to its negative effects on body systems (endocrine system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, skin, genitourinary system, musculoskeletal system) and psychosocial status.
The relationship between obesity and various diseases is known, and its effect on increasing morbidity and mortality has also been demonstrated. Being overweight is responsible for more than 1 million deaths and 12 million life years spent sick each year in the European Region.
Obesity; It is accepted as a disease that occurs as a result of the energy (calories) taken from food is more than the energy consumed and the excess energy is stored as fat in the body (20% or more), which negatively affects the quality and duration of life.
Obesity is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as excessive accumulation of fat in the body to the extent that it impairs health.
What Are The Symptoms Of Obesity ?
Having a weight well above the normal weight of a person causes restriction in his movements and prone to important diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart failure and respiratory tract problems.
The person feels tired all the time. Even if he gets enough rest, he can’t get rid of the feeling of tiredness. He tends to sleep during the day.
Excessive sweating is seen even when sedentary.
Joint pain develops with the effect of increased weight and consequent pressure on the joints.
Lung capacity is reduced. There is shortness of breath.
Sleep apnea and snoring develop.
Weight gain also increases the risk for many cancers.
Complaints to occur may vary according to the affected organ or body area
How Is Obesity Treads ?
It is possible to lose up to 5-10% of body weight with diet and exercise, and weight gain is almost the rule when this approach is abandoned. Losing more weight and not regaining it for a long time helps to improve the comorbidities more and provides the removal of the long-term psychological pressure in these patients. Today, the most effective method of permanent weight loss is bariatric surgery. These applications reduce the excess weight by 50-80% and ensure that the person maintains this weight in the long term.
Health Problems Caused by Obesity
Obesity; It causes many health problems due to its negative effects on body systems (endocrine system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, skin, genitourinary system, musculoskeletal system) and psychosocial status.
The relationship between obesity and various diseases is known, and its effect on increasing morbidity and mortality has also been demonstrated. Being overweight is responsible for more than 1 million deaths and 12 million life years spent sick each year in the European Region.
