Obesity
by Loke Woan Jinn
1. Statistics
1.1. New node
1.2. Obesity trends in US
1.3. Obesity in South Africa
2. Treatment
2.1. Pharmacological
2.2. Surgery
3. Financial impact
3.1. Family budget
3.2. Economy of a country
4. Role of Education
5. Causes
5.1. sedentary or Inactive lifestyle
5.1.1. Lack of exercise
5.1.2. TV viewing
5.1.3. Too frequent computer usage
5.1.4. cultural factors
5.2. Poor eating habits
5.2.1. Junk food
5.2.2. Too much food
5.2.3. Fast food
5.3. Genes & family history
5.3.1. Family share food and activities
5.3.2. predetermined fat storage in bodies
5.4. Health conditions
5.4.1. Under-active thyroid
5.4.2. Corticosteroids intake
5.5. Stress
5.6. Poor Mental Health
5.6.1. Depression
6. Risks
6.1. Psycho social maladjustment disorders
6.2. Health Risks
6.2.1. Short Term
6.2.1.1. Stress on joints
6.2.1.2. Lethargy
6.2.1.3. New node
6.2.2. Long Term
6.2.2.1. Osteoarthritis
6.2.2.2. Cancers
6.2.2.3. High Cholesterol
6.2.2.3.1. Stroke
6.2.2.3.2. Heart Diseases
6.2.2.3.3. High Blood Pressure
6.2.2.4. Type 2 Diabetes
6.2.2.5. Infertility
6.2.2.6. Poor self image
6.3. Social
6.3.1. Face discrimination
6.3.2. Less popular
6.3.2.1. Smaller social circle
6.3.3. Spreads