People Share 29 Reasons They Believe They Gained A Lot Of Weight

Looking at the root of the problem, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that being overweight or obese results from an imbalance of energy intake (diet) and energy expenditure (physical activity).

However, WHO highlights that obesity is a multilayered disease also influenced by other factors, such as a person's psychosocial conditions and genetics.

At the same time, WHO claims the lack of effective responses from healthcare systems only aggravates the situation.

While not everything is within our control, it's important not to give in, as people with severe weight problems are more likely to develop a number of other health issues, including:

1. Heart disease and strokes. Obesity makes you more likely to have high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels, which are significant risk factors for heart disease and strokes.
2. Type 2 diabetes. Obesity can affect the way your body uses insulin to control blood sugar levels. This elevates the risk of insulin resistance and diabetes.
3. Certain cancers. Obesity may increase the risk of cancer of the uterus, cervix, endometrium, ovary, breast, colon, [rear], esophagus, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidney, and prostate.
4. Digestive problems. Obesity increases the likelihood of developing heartburn, gallbladder disease, and liver problems.
5. Sleep apnea. People with obesity are more likely to have sleep apnea, a potentially serious disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and restarts during sleep.
6. Osteoarthritis. Obesity increases the stress placed on joints. It also promotes inflammation, which includes swelling, pain, and a feeling of heat within the body. These factors may lead to complications such as osteoarthritis.
7. Fatty liver disease. Obesity increases the risk of fatty liver disease, a condition that arises from excessive fat deposits in the liver. In some cases, this can lead to serious liver damage, known as liver cirrhosis.