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OBESITY By Michael Freeman November 2011
Obesity  n.   the condition of being    very fat.
Obesity can be measured by calculating a persons Body Mass Index (BMI).
Mass (kg) Height (m) ²   BMI =
Less than 18.5 BMI Underweight Over 40 BMI Morbidly obese Normal Range 18.5 to 25 BMI Obese 30 to 39 BMI
Underweight Obesity related co-morbidities:  Low risk     (but  higher  risk of other    clinical problems increased)
Normal Range Obesity related co-morbidities:  Average risk
Overweight Obesity related co-morbidities:  Increased risk
Obese Obesity related co-morbidities:  Medium to High risk
Morbidly Obese Obesity related co-morbidities:  Very high risk
 
1 in 4 adults are obese.
60% of adults are overweight or obese.
1 in 10 children are obese.
 
Source: OECD http://www.ecosante.org/index2.php?base=OCDE&langs=ENG&langh=ENG *Self reported data (prevalence rates for the other countries are based on measured data)
We are what we eat.
 
 
 
 
What are the ‘ s associated with obesity?
This is a close up image of cancer cells. Did you know…
… that around 10% of all cancer deaths a year are related to obesity.
And did you know that…
Through high blood cholesterol levels
And diabetes
Caused by obesity
You are  3 times  more likely to have a heart attack.
“ Obesity is a leading cause of serious diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer.” Professor Dame Sally Davies, England’s Chief Medical Officer
Getting to a normal weight range. 18.5 – 25 BMI
How to tackle the issue.
“ Increasing physical activity is a part of the equation, but reducing the amount of calories we consume is key.” Professor Dame Sally Davies, England’s Chief Medical Officer
 
Do more exercise
Live longer and healthier.
Source Material List Department of Health Media Centre Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition National Health Service, UK All images have been taken from Google searches.

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