Morbid Obesity Definition
"Morbidity" is another way to express incidence of illness or disease. Morbid obesity means higher risk for numerous illnesses, according to encyclopedia.com. Morbid obesity is also referred to as clinically severe obesity, according to the American Obesity Association (AOA)
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Definition
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BMI is measured using height and weight. Morbid obesity is most simply defined as the incidence of a Body Mass Index (BMI) rating of over 40. BMI is measured by multiplying weight in pounds by 704.5, then dividing by height in inches squared. This is not a measurement of body fat, only a ratio determined by this formula.
Causes
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Fast food and a sedentary lifestyle contribute to morbid obesity. Morbid obesity can be caused by genetics, metabolic abnormalities and lifestyle factors like fast food consumption and lack of physical activity, according to Laparoscopy.com.
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Effects
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Morbid obesity can lead to heart attack and stroke. Morbidly obese people are at higher risk for diseases including hypertension or high blood pressure, which can lead to heart attack and stroke, than overweight and obese people. According to the AOA, morbidly obesity can also lead to other problems including, but not limited to, diabetes and gastrointestinal reflux disease. People who are obese may also develop emotional problems, according to encyclopedia.com.
Treatment
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Treatment for morbid obesity includes exercise. Treatment for morbid obesity includes changes in eating habits, exercise and, in some cases, weight loss surgery.
Prevention/Solution
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Reward kids with activity and healthy snacks. Prevent morbid obesity as a family by including healthy snacks and activities into the average day. Making health a family priority can help keep everyone on track.
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