Health Risks Associated with Obesity

Health risks associated with obesity

1. Cardiovascular. 2. Types of cancer. 3. Psychosocial problems. 4. Inflammation/obstruction. 5. Pregnancy complications.

Pharmacology

1. Fat blockers. 2. Appetite suppression

Surgery

1. Restictive. 2. Malabsorptive.

Obesity treatments

1. pharmacology. 2. Surgery.

Inflammation and obstruction health risks

Gallstones, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, gout, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, ulric acid nephrolithiasis.

metabolic syndrome

A syndrome marked by the presence of usually three or more of a group of factors (as high blood pressure, abdominal obesity, high triglyceride levels, low HDL levels, and high fasting levels of blood sugar) that are linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes.

Malabsorptive techniques

Bypass some/most of small intestines to reduce nutrient absorption.

fat blockers

Caloric reduction. ex. Orlistat/Xenical. Decrease blood pressure and onset of type 2 diabetes. May cause: fetal incontinence, deficient in fat soluble vitamins.

Psychosocial health risks

Depression, suicide, eating disorders, distorted body image, low self-esteem, stigma and discrimination.

Costs to society

Disability, hospitalization and long-term care costs. Obesity, inactivity and smoking will cost taxpayers $4.7 billion by 2026.

Cancer health risks

Endometrial, breasts, prostate, and colon cancer risk.

Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD)

Handles regulations of this field. Can claim: function, risk reduction and treatment. Cannot claim: cure/treat/prevent diseases, disorders or abnormal physical states.

Health risk in children and adolescents

High blood pressure, sleep apnea, fatty liver disease, asthma, type 2 diabetes, early or delay puberty, depression, social isolation, low self-esteem and low academic achievement.

Cardiovascular health risks

Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hyperinsulinemia.

Short term health risks of obesity

Hypertension, serum lipid imbalance, and abnormal fasting blood glucose.

Pregnancy complication risks

Menstrual irregularities, infertility, irregular ovulation, preeclampsia, complication in operative delivery, hypertension, gestational diabetes.

Safety god manufacturing pratice

Product ID codes: eight digit (NPN) or homeopathic medicine number (DIN - HM). List ingredients. Excemption numbers (EN-xxxx). May contain impurities.

Stomach reduction

Restrictive. Shrinks size of stomach. Stapling and lap band. Holds ~1 cup of food (vs. 4-5 cups).

Appetite suppression

ex. sibutrex/reductil. Neurotransmitter reuptake inhibitor (dopamine, serotonin) that lead to feeling satiated. May cause: increased blood pressure, nausea, sleeplessness, fever, and renal failure.