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Sunday, November 13, 2011

Health | Hazards | Of Obesity

Obesity not only puts you at greater risk for physical problems such as heart disease and diabetes, is a bit 'new research that reveals the dangers of obesity and social stigma attached to carrying all those extra pounds fast decline physical.

The study found that overweight participants who have suffered discrimination showed more physical disabilities than obese did not report discrimination.

The data used in the study were more than 1,500 aged 25-75, who were questioned in 1995 and ten years later, in 2005, the issues of aging and health. Participants were asked if they had been discrimination in different social contexts (work, restaurants, schools), and because I thought it had happened. Also, do not classify themselves as overweight, a little 'or very overweight.

When it came to discrimination under 5% of non-obese subjects discriminated reported, but only 11% of moderately obese and 33% of the obese could say the same thing. These groups are also the subjects who had the largest decrease in their ability to function ... things like climbing stairs, carrying groceries, doing the dishes.

Obesity is more than being a physical thing. It is a psychological problem. When you feel you are being discriminated against can help reduce physical health.There are two answers to this link, researchers said. The additional stress could be obese by maintaining the state of excitement, about the harmful effects at the cellular level. A subset of obese individuals can also be very aware of its size and less likely to exercise, by the desire to get in shape or get in a gym or an organized program. We know that support for the exercise is vital for success, and not take advantage, obese people face a more difficult time getting in shape.

No matter that the actual weight, which they said abused because of their weight is considered greater than those who do not meet this kind of discrimination. So, while 7% of participants who are overweight face discrimination that seemed like a very fat, 20% of those who had felt the sting of discrimination reported were very heavy.

Another study shows that 25% of women who were overweight or obese actually thought of themselves as either normal or underweight. Even if you are struggling with weight is not the child himself, is cruel and does not discriminate against them in a way to help people recognize the dangers of those extra pounds.

The researchers support to national campaigns, which led by a First Lady, Michelle Obama, but warns that the messages were sensitive. Not mocking and dismissive attitude ... Instead focus on the very real dangers of any extra weight. Being aware of the dangers of obesity, such as discrimination, and we will do everything possible to stop it all, everyone's responsibility. We do not tolerate discrimination against people based on their gender or race, it is better to judge someone unfairly because of the extra weight.

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