Many Indian men are not physically active at all. Due to which he is suffering from the problem of obesity. Traditional, healthy eating habits have been left behind due to reliance on doorstep services, long hours in offices and ready meals. This is directly affecting their health. Yet many people are unaware of its serious consequences, which can become life threatening. Obesity has become so widespread that it no longer seems to be a major threat. But it is. Every year approximately 2.8 million people die due to complications related to overweight or obesity. In India, 26 million men are facing this challenge, and it is important to recognize the seriousness of the situation.
Five diseases related to obesity that you might not know about.
diabetes: More than 101 million people in India suffer from diabetes, with 27% of Indian men suffering from abdominal obesity having a higher risk of developing diabetes. This condition occurs when your blood sugar (glucose) is too high. This shows how abdominal obesity can lead to many serious health problems.
Heart disease: Men with a BMI over 40 are almost three times more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke or other major heart problems. Therefore, if you have excess weight around your waist, it can cause blockage in the arteries that nourish your heart, which can lead to various heart diseases.
High BP: About 34.1% of obese men aged 15-54 years in India have high blood pressure. Abdominal obesity puts pressure on the cardiovascular system, and makes it difficult to control blood pressure, making high blood pressure a time bomb, especially when left uncontrolled.
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Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder, affecting areas such as hands, knees, hips, back and neck. Just 10 pounds of excess weight can put 30-60 pounds of extra force on your knees with every step. This is too much pressure. Don’t you think? Overweight men are almost five times more likely to develop knee osteoarthritis, showing the impact weight can have on joint health.
Enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia): This condition affects about 50% of men aged 51 to 60 and 90% of men over 80. Obesity is very common among Indian men, with 26 million men being obese, yet very little is known about its impact on prostate health. Obesity triggers a chain reaction in the body, leading to problems like increased intra-abdominal pressure, hormone imbalance, increased nervous system activity, inflammation and oxidative stress. All these factors together create ideal conditions for the development of BPH.
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