Causes and complications of obesity
Causes and complications of obesity
By Dr. Kanthimathi
Causes of obesity:
-Eating behaviour:
(Too much eating and drinking )
-Lack of physical activity
-Lack of sleep
-Genetics
-Certain medications:
Examples:-
corticosteroids,
antidepressants,
Seizure medicines
-Certain health conditions:
Examples:-
hypothyroidism,
polycystic ovary syndrome
Cushing syndrome
-Complications:
Hypertension
Coronary heart disease
Stroke
Cancer
Type 2 diabetes
High levels of triglycerides
Gall stones
Osteoarthritis
Infertility or irregular periods
sleep apnea