The Cost of Female Obesity
Obesity affects a large portion of the total population of United States. A distressing 64% of adults from ages 20 to 74 were reported obese in 2000. Female obesity can be observed in all population clusters; however, racial and ethnic backgrounds can be significant risk factors for obesity in women.
Obesity is more commonly found among Hispanic, Pacific Islander and African American women. Fifty percent of African American adults are seriously battling with health and weight problems. These figures are no laughing matter. The continued and dramatic escalation of this health epidemic should be given serious attention.
A number of ailments can be directly associated with overweight and obesity. Obesity contributes to the development of serious health complications such as heart diseases, diabetes, stroke and cancer. Overweight people have a considerably low glucose tolerance, which results in a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Obese people are also prone to a serious medical condition known as sleep apnea. This condition causes a person to stop breathing for a few seconds and snore heavily, which is mainly due to an enlarged neck and a narrowed airway.
Certain types of cancer are prevalent in obese women. Among these are cancers of the breast, cervix, uterus, ovaries and gallbladder. Overweight women also have a lower chance of conceiving.
These and many more health afflictions can develop in obese and overweight people. It has been said that obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States.
Not only does female obesity present a dangerously high risk in the well-being of women; emotional and social problems can also occur. Obese women are often subjected to labor discrimination. Female obesity is considered a potential barrier in getting jobs in any labor sector.
Obese women also go through emotional torment. In many cultures, thin is in, and beauty is dependant on a person's slimness. Obese people are unjustly labeled as gluttonous and lazy. This is why obese women and even men tend to suffer from depression and a very low self-esteem.
This is a dismal fact that many women have to contend with aside from battling with their own weight demons. A support group and a positive approach should be used for people who are struggling with obesity. With proper knowledge, an effective weight-loss plan coupled with the right attitude, any person can overcome obesity.
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