Obesity is a real disease!

First of all, we have to know that obesity is one of the biggest public health problems spreading around the world, with a prevalence rate in Europe of about 12%.

Obesity in short means an excess of body fat, which increases the risk of many comorbidities such as:

Cardiovascular disease.

Sleep Apnea.

Type 2 diabetes.

Different types of cancer.

Osteoporosis,

You can learn more through our previous article entitled: 8 Diseases Linked to Obesity

Is there a link between obesity and genetic factors?
In fact, the answer to this question is a partial yes, but how is that?

Having obese parents increases the likelihood of the birth of obese children and here we focus on the word possibility, because it is possible that the child does not suffer from any problems related to weight gain.

One study found that 80% of children of obese parents were obese, compared to less than 10% of children of normal weight parents.

What are the genetic factors responsible for obesity?
There is one gene that gets great attention and it is called FTO, and scientists have found that people who have certain differences in this gene have a 20% to 30% higher chance of developing obesity, and these differences are very common.

Dozens of other genes are also linked to weight gain, for example some cause people to store more fat naturally.

What is the reason behind the spread of obesity in families?

We mentioned to you that there is a correlation to some extent between obesity and genetic factors, but this is not the only reason behind that .. Obesity is a complex disease that is affected by many genetic, behavioral or environmental factors.

Obesity may spread among family members due to family behavior, the environment around them, and the habits they practice.

How do I protect myself from hereditary obesity?

Genetics may have a role in increasing your risk of obesity, but it is not a sufficient factor in the way you live your life.

1- Be more active
Aim for two and a half hours of moderate exercise such as brisk walking every week.

2- Reduce food intake
Reduce calories as much as you can.

3- Choose the right foods for you
Choose fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat dairy products.

In conclusion ... it has been proven that 4 million deaths worldwide can be attributed to overweight and obesity, and more than two-thirds of these deaths are due to cardiovascular diseases. Medical tourism services to you as needed; Contact us today.

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