Risk Factors for Obesity
| About risk factors: Risk factors for Obesity are factors that do not seem to be a direct cause of the disease, but seem to be associated in some way. Having a risk factor for Obesity makes the chances of getting a condition higher but does not always lead to Obesity. Also, the absence of any risk factors or having a protective factor does not necessarily guard you against getting Obesity. For general information and a list of risk factors, see the risk center. |
Risk factor list: The list of risk factors mentioned for Obesity in various sources includes:
- Family history of obesity
- Lesbians
Risk factor statistics for Obesity: The following are statistics from various sources about the risk factors for Obesity:
- Obese men were twice as likely to have diabetes as those of normal weight in Australia 2001(2001 National Health Survey, Australia’s Health 2004, AIHW)
- Obese women were four times more likely to have diabetes than those of normal weight in Australia 2001(2001 National Health Survey, Australia’s Health 2004, AIHW)
Risk factors discussion: Some studies suggest lesbians are more likely to be overweight than heterosexual women, which can put them at greater risk for cardiovascular disease and some other health conditions. Preliminary information from the Women’s Health Initiative suggests that a greater proportion of lesbians are above the overweight threshold when Body Mass Index (BMI= 27) is calculated (52.3% of lifetime lesbians compared to 45.8% of heterosexual women).1
Risks factors for Obesity: medical news summaries: The following medical news items are relevant to risk factors for Obesity:
- 52% of British people fear exercise for one reason or another
- About metabolic syndrome
- Aspirin may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes in obese people
- Babies with large appetite become heavier adults
- Blood protein concentration may determine heart disease risk
- BMI linked to increased risk of kidney cancer
- Cancer deaths take over deaths caused by heart disease
- Childhood blood pressure linked to adult heart disease
- Children increasingly face adult diseases
- Diabetics are more prone to the potentially fatal bacteremia and sepsis
- Fast food linked to weight increase and diabetes
- Heart disease can occur in people with few cardiovascular risks
- Hormone therapy associated with increased risk of ovarian cancer
- Kidney stone risk increased by obesity
- Long term effects of obesity surgery examined
- Magnesium has a preventative effect on type 2 diabetes
- New Dietary Guidelines support numerous research results
- New risk factors may be associated with cardiovascular disease risk
- Obesity is associated with an increased risk of many conditions
- Only certain vegetables and fruits may have cancer fighting properties
- Oral contraceptive use may increase risk of high blood pressure
- Overweight men risk having their prostate cancer misdiagnosed
- Pancreatic cancer surgery less common in black men
- Plant protein may protect against some human diseases
- Scientists examine effects of lack of activity
- Scientists find exercise secrets in order to develop a pill to take the place of exercise
- Sleep apnea can result in serious health problems
- Some antipsychotic drugs linked to increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes
- Suspension of Aleve comes as a surprise
- Vegetarians have lower rates of hypertension than non-vegetarians
- Whole grain diet wards off heart disease
Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Lesbian Health: NWHIC
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