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Danger of obesity and its negative effect on quality of life must not be downplayed...stroke, kidney disease, arthritis and certain cancers. Obesity is well-recognized as the second-leading cause of preventable death in the United States, just behind smoking. Downplaying the health risks of obesity is both misleading and... In this article: Obesity, San Diego County, Absenteeism, Cholesterol, Cancer, Arthritis, and United States |
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washingtonpost.com | November 13, 2009
India to move all zoo elephants to wildlife parks
...than those in captivity, Sukumar said. Zoo elephants often die prematurely and contract diseases or suffer obesity and arthritis more frequently than in their natural habitats, he said. India has an estimated 28,000 wild elephants...
In this article: India, Arthritis, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Central Zoo Authority, and New Delhi
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Medical News Today | November 13, 2009
Sirona Biochem CEO Says Diabetes Will Have 'Profound Consequences' For Canada As The Epidemic Strikes More Young People
...overweight and 700 million will be obese. Obesity poses a major health risk because it greatly increases the risk of co-morbidities such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, arthritis, and cancer. Any medical information published on this...
In this article: Canada, Strategic partnership, Sugar, World Health Organization, Medical advice, and Type 2 diabetes
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www.obesityhelp.com
Arthritis and Obesity Forum
Gastric Bypass, LAP-BAND® System, DS and Other Surgical and Non-Surgical Weight Loss Options. ... Arthritis and Obesity Forum. Cancer and Obesity Forum ...
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orthopedics.about.com
Obesity and Arthritis - Body Weight and Joint Pain
Obesity and arthritis often go hand in hand. ... types of arthritis. Joint Pain and Obesity: Our joints carry the weight of ... Obesity Accelerates Arthritis: ...
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www.arthritis-glucosamine.net
Obesity & Arthritis in Dogs
Just as obesity adds stress to joints in humans, the same factor is at play with ... Obesity & Arthritis in Dogs. 01/15/04 Administrator. Action Menu ...
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www.arthritistoday.org
Obesity Arthritis | Body Weight Osteoarthritis | Arthritis ...
Arthritis Today Magazine ... Study Questions Role of Obesity in Arthritis. By Brenda Goodman ... That tells us that obesity in and of itself may not be the ...
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www.arthritis-cats-dogs.com
Pet Obesity & Arthritis
We have discussed the importance of weight control for pets who suffer from arthritis. There is no question about it. It is a major issue and we have to understand ...
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www.reuters.com
Obesity, arthritis affects women in later years | Health ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Disabilities related to obesity and arthritis decrease women's quality of life during their senior years, according to research presented ...
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health.asiaone.com
Obesity, arthritis affects women in later years
Higher rates of obesity and arthritis among these women explained up to 48 ... In addition to obesity and arthritis, the study team found the women were much ...
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Obesity is a condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to such an extent that health may be negatively affected. It is commonly defined as a body mass index (BMI = weight divided by height squared) of 30 kg/m or higher. This distinguishes it from being overweight as defined by a BMI of between 25–29.9 kg/m.
Excessive body weight is associated with various diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus type 2, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer, and osteoarthritis. As a result, obesity has been found to reduce life expectancy. The primary treatment for obesity is dieting and physical exercise. If this fails, anti-obesity drugs and (in severe cases) bariatric surgery can be tried.
Obesity arises from too much energy intake compared with a person's basal metabolic rate and level of physical exercise. Excessive caloric intake and a lack of physical activity in genetically susceptible individuals is thought to explain most cases of obesity, with purely genetic, medical, or psychiatric illness contributing to only a limited number of cases. With rates of adult and childhood obesity increasing, authorities view it as a serious public health problem.
Although obesity is often stigmatized in the modern Western world, it has been perceived as a symbol of wealth and fertility at other times in history.
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