Obesity Pictures

Obesity Pictures

Obesity is more than just a few extra pounds. Obesity is the heavy accumulation of fat in your body to such a degree that it rapidly increases your risk of diseases that can damage your health and knock years off your life, such as heart disease and diabetes.

The fat may be equally distributed around the body or concentrated on the stomach (apple-shaped) or the hips and thighs (pear-shaped).

Psychologically, being overweight can affect your body image and damage self-esteem. In some cases this can cause social anxiety and depression.

Common physical problems include:

• difficulties breathing
• difficulties walking or running
• increased sweating
• pain in the knees and back
• skin conditions such as acne
• gallstones.

The following medical conditions are also more common in obese people than in those of normal weight:

• high blood pressure
• high cholesterol
• diseases related to hardening of the arteries such as heart attack and stroke(cardiovascular disease).
• type 2 diabetes
• some types of cancer.

These conditions are often known as obesity-related diseases and are some of the most common causes of death before the age of 75.  This is why obesity increases your risk of mortality.

Super morbidly Obese Man

Obese Women

Child Obesity

Childhood Obesity

Obese Women

Formerly Obese Man