Varicose Veins Wax Blockage-ears General Info One of the commonest diseases found all over the world, more so in the wealthy sections of society in the developing countries and amongst the lower sections of the society in the developed world. It is said, at some point of time, almost every one suffers from obesity. Obesity is a long standing disease defined as increase in body mass beyond the level required for a particular height. Mild obesity may not impart a significant risk but severe obesity poses a risk for increased chances of death from Diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, gall bladder disease and certain forms of cancer. Imbalance between intake of food and the amount of energy used by the body.
Factors associated with obesity are Age - prevalent in middle age.
Socioeconomic - in developing countries it is more prevalent in the wealthy society. In developed countries it is more common in lower socio-economic groups. Heredity - Obesity runs in families. Endocrine factors - certain harmonal diseases may cause increase in body weight. Drugs - steroids, oral contraceptives, insulin and certain drugs used in mental disturbances.