Consequences of obesity

There is a number of health as well as social & psychological consequences associated with being overweight or obese.  The physical health problems can range from difficulties managing day-to-day activities through to serious illnesses such as heart disease & diabetes 2.

Psychosocial consequences include1:

  • Social bias
  • Discrimination
  • Low self-esteem
  • Body shape dissatisfaction
  • Eating disorders, e.g. binge-eating disorder
  • Isolation
  • Depression

It is important then to prevent excess weight gain, not just for general good health & wellbeing but in order to avoid the more serious problems that obesity can bring about.  Fortunately losing excess weight can often slow or reverse many of these disorders.

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References

  1. The Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society, What are the consequences of overweight and obesity, available at http://www.asso.org.au/profiles/general/faq/consequences, last accessed 9/1/2011

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