Hello my village people, it’s Dr. Okenye, your village doctor, I have come again, this time I want to discuss obesity. This is not a very easy topic. There are quite a few different causes for obesity, including genetic causes. But I want to discuss it from a broader perspective. For example, I have noticed that obesity is actually more prevalent among the wealthy in Nigeria. The higher your socio-economic status, the more likely you are to be obese. Our executive and religious leaders, captains of industry, governors and politicians, some of you are at tremendous risk. This is a huge concern to me.
There are 10 reasons why you should work to fight obesity:
- It increases your risk of dying; obesity is a great contributor to all-cause mortality
- Increased risk of infertility
- Sleep apnea, which can increase your risk of cardiac complications
- High blood pressure, which can increase your risk of strokes
- Depression
- Acid reflux, which means you may have to take PPIs now
- Insulin resistance/metabolic syndrome, which can lead to full-blown type 2 diabetes
- Cancers: obesity is associated with liver, kidney, colon, and pancreatic cancers
- Fatty liver disease and eventual liver failure
- Osteoarthritis: The spine and the joints that support you are at increased risk of wearing out
Also read: Why You Probably Need to Wear a Mask, Cholera in Nigeria: Understanding Your Risk and Simple Treatment Options and Sweat vs. Spirits: The Powerful Interplay of Exercise and Alcohol on Your Health
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