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== Physical and mental health related problems associated with obesity ==

== Physical and mental health related problems associated with obesity ==

''See also:'' [[Physical and mental health related problems associated with obesity]] and [[Atheism and Mental and Physical Health]]

''See also:'' [[Health risks linked to obesity]] and [[Atheism and Mental and Physical Health]]

Some of the medical conditions associated with [[obesity]] include: type 2 [[diabetes]], [[high blood pressure]], high [[cholesterol]] and [[triglyceride]]s, coronary artery disease (CAD), [[stroke]], [[arthritis]], [[cancer]], sleep apnea, [[reproduction|reproductive problems]] in women and varicose veins.<ref>http://www.webmd.com/diet/tc/obesity-health-risks-of-obesity</ref><ref>http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/obesity/calltoaction/fact_consequences.htm</ref><ref>http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/obesity</ref><ref>http://stanfordhospital.org/clinicsmedServices/COE/surgicalServices/vascularSurgery/patientEducation/varicose.html</ref>  In addition, [[medical science]] research indicates that excess weight impairs brain function.<ref name="pn.psychiatryonline.org">http://pn.psychiatryonline.org/content/41/18/25.1.full</ref><ref name="health.usnews.com">http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/brain-and-behavior/articles/2009/08/25/as-waistlines-widen-brains-shrink.html</ref><ref name="ncbi.nlm.nih.gov">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21167850</ref><ref name="sciencedaily.com">http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100714112832.htm</ref><ref name="ReferenceA">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/instance/2568718/</ref>

Some of the medical conditions associated with [[obesity]] include: type 2 [[diabetes]], [[high blood pressure]], high [[cholesterol]] and [[triglyceride]]s, coronary artery disease (CAD), [[stroke]], [[arthritis]], [[cancer]], sleep apnea, [[reproduction|reproductive problems]] in women and varicose veins.<ref>http://www.webmd.com/diet/tc/obesity-health-risks-of-obesity</ref><ref>http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/obesity/calltoaction/fact_consequences.htm</ref><ref>http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/obesity</ref><ref>http://stanfordhospital.org/clinicsmedServices/COE/surgicalServices/vascularSurgery/patientEducation/varicose.html</ref>  In addition, [[medical science]] research indicates that excess weight impairs brain function.<ref name="pn.psychiatryonline.org">http://pn.psychiatryonline.org/content/41/18/25.1.full</ref><ref name="health.usnews.com">http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/brain-and-behavior/articles/2009/08/25/as-waistlines-widen-brains-shrink.html</ref><ref name="ncbi.nlm.nih.gov">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21167850</ref><ref name="sciencedaily.com">http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100714112832.htm</ref><ref name="ReferenceA">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/instance/2568718/</ref>

Obesity and the feet/ankles: According to Stuart D. Miller, M.D.: "It is important for the public to know that obesity isn't just an aesthetic issue, but a contributing cause of musculoskeletal health problems, specifically with the feet and ankles."<ref>[http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/27570.php Survey Suggests Obesity May Cause Foot Problems]</ref>

Obesity and the feet/ankles: According to Stuart D. Miller, M.D.: "It is important for the public to know that obesity isn't just an aesthetic issue, but a contributing cause of musculoskeletal health problems, specifically with the feet and ankles."<ref>[http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/27570.php Survey Suggests Obesity May Cause Foot Problems]</ref>

Lower levels of balance recovery and increased risk of falls:  In her thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, entitled ''A modeling investigation of obesity and balance recovery'', Sara Louise Matrangola writes in the abstract: "Obesity is associated with an increased risk of falls and subsequent injury. Previous studies have shown weight loss and strength training to be beneficial to balance, but knowing which is more beneficial will allow researchers to design interventions to maximize the benefits in terms of balance and reducing risk of falls."<ref>[http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-07162008-101646/unrestricted/matrangola_thesis_etd.pdf Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, entitled ''A modeling investigation of obesity and balance recovery''by Sara Louise Matrangola]</ref>  

Lower levels of balance recovery and increased risk of falls:  In her thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, entitled ''A modeling investigation of obesity and balance recovery'', Sara Louise Matrangola writes in the abstract: "Obesity is associated with an increased risk of falls and subsequent injury. Previous studies have shown weight loss and strength training to be beneficial to balance, but knowing which is more beneficial will allow researchers to design interventions to maximize the benefits in terms of balance and reducing risk of falls."<ref>[http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-07162008-101646/unrestricted/matrangola_thesis_etd.pdf Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, entitled ''A modeling investigation of obesity and balance recovery''by Sara Louise Matrangola]</ref>

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