From Diabetes to Heart Disease: What Risks Does Obesity Pose?

Obesity is a chronic disease characterized by an abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat in the body that disrupts a person's health. Accordingly, obesity is not just an outward concern but a medical problem that increases the risk of other diseases and health-related problems. Obesity is the cause of diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases and types of cancer.

The results of a study show that morning exercise has the greatest effect on weight loss; These people had a lower body mass index and waist size compared to people who exercise at other times of the day.

In its latest report, the World Health Organization reported a four-fold increase in obesity among children and adolescents aged 5 to 19 since 1990; According to the estimate of 2024, about 170 million children and adolescents in the world will live with obesity.