We're being attacked by fat!

1. Diseases associated with obesity

2. Obesity in Poland and the world

3. Obesity is recognized

4. First aid for obese people

1. Diseases associated with obesity

Overweight or obesity, especially belly fat, is often associated with type 2 diabetes or hyperlipidemia or elevated blood cholesterol. Obesity is also thought to be associated with the development of diabetes as a result of insulin resistance. There is also a direct relationship between obesity and hypertension. People who are overweight are also much more likely to have a stroke, heart failure, coronary heart disease and hyperlipidaemia, or high blood cholesterol levels.

2. Obesity in Poland and the world

According to data from 2016, the number of children over the age of 5 who are diagnosed with obesity has increased from 22 million in 1975 to 124 million in 2016. Experts believe that in 10 years more than 70 million primary school students or younger children will be overweight. The World Health Organization reports that overweight kills more than 2.8 million people annually, which is the fifth most common cause of death in the world.

3. Obesity is recognized

The simplest method is to calculate your BMI. The BMI calculator can be found at https: //www.fabrykasily.pl/bmi However, it should be noted that this indicator is general and, unfortunately, has many limitations. Body circumference measurements can be used to check that the waist has too high a level of fatty liver tissue, which is more dangerous to the body than the fatty tissue located in the rest of the body. For men, however, a significant risk of these complications also begins at the waistageal area of 94 cm and a high waist area of 102 cm.

4. First aid for obese people

In the case of very obese people, it is necessary to visit a first-time physician and do basic tests to assess the patient's health and to take any possible treatment for complications. The specialist initially interviews the patient. The third step is physical activity. What to do when the weight is out of control? The next step is to meet with a dietitian. After consultation, he prepares a complete, optimal diet plan and advice on how to avoid unnecessary calories. It is best to consult a doctor about this decision. Of course, the first reaction should be to switch to a healthy diet.