**----------------------------------------------❀--------------------------------** # OBESITY: A COMPLICATED MEDICAL DISORDER **----------------------------------------------❀--------------------------------** Good day steemians. How're you all doing? I trust you all sre doing. It's been a while and today, I'll be bringing something special though. Let's talk about medicine🤭☺️..... Oh well, today I'll be talking about a medical condition which is known as **OBESITY**. **----------------------------------------------❀--------------------------------** # DEFINITION **----------------------------------------------❀--------------------------------** Obesity is a complicated medical disorder which occurs or present when there's is excess body fat or adipose tissue in one's body. It can be caused by various factors and also, obesity can lead to many other medical complications like coronary hear disease, stroke, disruption in blood flow, heart diseases and other related medical conditions. ![IMG_20210912_194108.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZUmdjPuhcEQAJ6D2KEMHwzRqLNgpR3peEmANcF2nwsqq/IMG_20210912_194108.jpg) **----------------------------------------------❀--------------------------------** # CAUSES OF OBESITY **----------------------------------------------❀--------------------------------** • Genetic disorder such as **prader Willis syndrome** • Lack of adequate exercise • Bad eating habits • Excess consumption of fats • Excess consumption of carbohydrates **----------------------------------------------❀--------------------------------** # DIFFERENT WEIGHT TYPES **----------------------------------------------❀--------------------------------** • **Underweight** = below 18.5 • **Normal** = 18.5 to 24.9 • **Overweight** = 25.0 to 29.9 • **Obese (class I)** = 30.0 to 34.9 • **Obese (class II)** = 35.0 to 39.9 • **Extreme Obesity (class III)** = 40.0 and higher ![IMG_20210912_195319.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUyAreniGeRoCkkUw5yKukkbmY6eisdiuibiYd7V4apAx/IMG_20210912_195319.jpg) [source](https://www.google.com/search?q=obesity&client=ms-android-xiaomi-rev1&prmd=inbxv&sxsrf=AOaemvKLL2fj7PxM_qdvwMgO3HZ0htlQiA:1631472087187&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjQtt6Ri_ryAhWm3eAKHeUaCagQ_AUoAXoECAMQAQ&biw=491&bih=956#imgrc=d39LPvrt2X4e0M&imgdii=qmylqQr2UNRU5M) **----------------------------------------------❀--------------------------------** # RISK FACTORS OF OBESITY **----------------------------------------------❀--------------------------------** Risk factors refer to the various factors or agents that can cause or lead to obesity These factors are: ##### I Genetic factors ##### II Age ##### III Ingestion of certain drugs ##### IV Excessive growth ##### V Lack of exercise ##### VI improper exercise routine **----------------------------------------------❀--------------------------------** # COMPLICATIONS OF OBESITY **----------------------------------------------❀--------------------------------** Obesity can also lead to other medical conditions or complications if not properly handled. These complications are as follow: ##### • Diabetes ##### • Coronary heart disease ##### • Stroke ##### • Gallbladder disease ##### • Cancer ##### • Difficulty in breathing **----------------------------------------------❀--------------------------------** # CONCLUSION **----------------------------------------------❀--------------------------------** In conclusion, one is adviced to maintain a good eating habit so as to reduced the risk of being obese. Also, one should practice regular exercises so as to keep fit and Alos burn excess fat which are in the body. Obesity is not a good thing. Thanks! Special thanks to @whitestallion @campusconnect @ladyofpolicy @bright-obias @alphafx @swaylee