Obesity Medical Condition

Before going into too much detail, it is first necessary that we have a good understanding of what exactly obesity is and its prominence in society. “Obesity is understood to be a complex disease requiring multi-faceted treatment.

Obesity is becoming a major problem due to many causes and because of that people are struggling with obesity these days. Obesity in America is one of the major public health concern right now. Especially when Fast food now is increasing in bad way and it’s easily these days to find fast food near you or away from you. Things is different right with all these changes been made to our society. The good side of that change comes with the bad side. The problem is people are inventing technology that makes the life easier and make the person lazier, such as the computers, tablets and etc. Lacks of healthy lifestyle, people are changing healthy diet with unhealthy ones, and Obesity affects our health by having disease,

Obesity is defined as a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduce life expectancy and/or increased health problems. “The problem of obesity is increasing in the United States. Understanding the impact of social inequalities on health has become a public health priority in the new millennium. Social, political, and economic factors now are acknowledged to be "fundamental" causes of disease that affect behavior, beliefs, and biology.” (Goodman, 2003)  In the United States today, obesity has become an enormous problem. In the last 3 decades, the number of people overweight has increased dramatically. Obesity has not always been seen as a medical

Recently, a lot of debate has gone around about whether or not obesity is considered a disease or not. It is very difficult to pinpoint one sole reason obesity is occurring in people, there are many different justifications for what causes a person to become obese. Obesity is a disease that is currently sweeping the entire world. Percentages of not just adults, but children are skyrocketing like never before. People have never been so overweight until now. I am going to examine why obesity is considered a disease through a scientific, economic, historical, and futuristic lenses.

obesity are anticipated to be the products of an escalation in caloric and fat intake. On the other

Obesity in America has gotten out of hand with more and more people succumbing to illness such as, diabetes and heart problems. Yes, even with all the technology and advances in medicine humankind has actually more health problems than ever before. So why are there so many health and weight issues happening in today’s society? Simple, it is the American culture to invest time into work and technology instead of investing time into getting and staying healthy. Between busy schedule and other distractions maintaining a healthy lifestyle is difficult.

Obesity in the United States has been increasingly cited as a major health issue in recent decades. In 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 35.7% of American adults as obese and 17% of American children. Obesity is obviously a big problem in America. One of the major causes of Obesity in America is the high consumption of junk food. In order to combat America 's obesity problem, junk food must be made less appealing to the public. Lack of exercise and genetics also result in the build of fat on an individual. The high consumption of junk food is one of the major causes of the high obesity rates America faces. The increased availability and relatively low costs of this junk food make it appealing to the masses. One may ask, is Obesity really a disease? If so, what can be done to solve the problem? I will explain the arguments for, against, and under certain circumstance(s) and conclude with my preferred position on rather Obesity is a disease.

Much has been written to explain the medical aspect of obesity but little attention has been paid to understanding the sociological aspect of the epidemic. This research attempts to understand the sociological aspect of obesity by examining the socio-cultural, gender, and psycho-social effects and includes the different perceptions of the epidemic as well as what is deemed acceptable in the society we live in.

A sociological imagination is a useful tool when it comes to studying society. It is the ability to look at public issues as an outsider and understand them in a way that is not bias or related to one’s own culture, religion or personal beliefs. It can be useful in understanding health problems as social issues (Germov, 2013). A sociological imagination can help us to understand why the incidence of obesity is increasing despite knowing the health risks that come with it. In this essay I will describe what a sociological imagination is and how it is used to understand why people are obese despite knowing the health risks.

Dalton revisits the controversial issue of whether obesity should be declared a disease or not. In the author's opinion, obesity is not a disease. With that in mind, this book will offer a sound basis for my assertion that obesity cannot be regarded a disease but a contributing factor to ill health.

Health is defined based on three dimensions: physical, mental and social health; a fairly recent modification from the 18th century viewpoints (Ware,1987). Health is perceived differently according to the different models of health that help in guiding and understanding of health and health issues. In relation to the following essay, two models; biomedical model and social model will be discussed and compared in terms of their relevancy in the modern times. The second half of the essay will focus on the effectiveness of the social model in explaining the increasing prevalence of health conditions related to the obesity epidemic.

There is a myriad of problems that occur in America a day. One of the most main concerns is obesity. Obesity occurs when there is an excess amount of body fat. People become obese from either not eating healthy, not getting enough exercise, and not making the proper life for themselves or their families. There will be discussion about statistics and prevalence of obesity in America. The main concern is what is the cause of obesity. I will be discussing if obesity is caused by environmental factors, genetics, or if it is psychological. In American, statistics have shown that every two in three adults are overweight or obese, more than one in three adults are obese, more than 1 in 20 adults are extreme obesity, approximately one-third of children

Obesity has caused great dilemma in America. It was known as an adult disease. “Over two thirds of adults are over weight or obese.”(Obesity, Jerry R Ballenttne) these numbers are increasing rapidly. Obesity is not just a appearance

Obesity is a complex condition where there is an excess deposition of body fat and this may occur in isolation or may be accompanied by co-morbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer, osteoarthritis, obstructive sleep apnea, gout and coronary artery disease. Obesity is a global concern and more than 300 million people around the world are obese. Around 33 percent of North American population is estimated to be obese and rates are increasing in Canada every year. Obesity is defined as BMI more than 30.Waist –hip ratio and waist circumference are other indicators of obesity. Various treatment modalities are diet modifications, active lifestyle, pharmacological, non-pharmacological and surgical .Healthy diet and active lifestyle are the mainstay of management while other modalities have poor efficacy or non- sustainable results .Bariatric surgery is recommended for people with BMI more than 40 or BMI more than 35 with co-morbidities. Complementary therapies are gaining popularity in treating obesity and acupuncture is the most widely accepted modality worldwide .Some studies stated

In the example of Obesity, an individual’s obesity can be wrongly viewed as their own personal trouble but when viewed at a broader spectrum, it is noted that there is a variety of social issues involved which transforms it from a personal trouble to a social phenomenon. In addition to Mills’ ideas, there has been a significant amount of research which suggests obesity is a social phenomenon.