Issues in Obesity

Issues in Obesity

Introduction

Recent studies with young people have highlighted the negative consequences that obesity brings about teens. These negative effects influence both the sociological field, limiting the relationship with the people around them, as in the psychological, that is, on a personal level, with respect to how they see themselves. Although being overweight has health problems in all ages, in adolescence, a stage with so many changes, the problem of obesity can become an obsession, from the aesthetic point of view mainly. It is a very critical stage, where social relationships and what men think of each, is paramount. Diseases such as anorexia or bulimia may make an appearance as a reflection of the problem. A study found that obesity impairs academic achievement and employment opportunities (Kopelman and Peter 2005).

While there's no one cause of obesity; the factors that can make someone obese are a variety of genetic, biological, behavioral, and cultural factors (AACAP, 2011). Obesity is often related to bad eating habits, overeating or binging, no exercise, family history, medical issues, stress or extreme life changes, family issues, low self-esteem, or depression. Although a few extra pounds are not dangerous for most people; obesity is a serious health issue as it puts a definite strain on the human body. It can cause issues like an increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, breathing problems, trouble sleeping (AACAP, 2011).

Obese people often face difficulty entering the labor market, and to find a job, earning less pay and are more difficult to ascend to positions of responsibility. On the other hand young people who are overweight suffer more emotional or psychological problems that sometimes lead them to self-medication and the abuse of alcohol or drugs (Salmon & Timperio, 2007). All of these problems arise as a result of obesity. An overweight person should not be de-motivated, rather he should be strong enough to face it and find solutions to prevent it. The role of those around you is also important to support them and encourage them to introduce new habits in your life, related to food and exercise. Professional help, when you yourself do not know how to act is an effective solution that can solve these problems.

Thesis Statement

The aim of this paper is to analyze the social as well as psychological aspects associated with obesity, and the problems it incurs on the people who are obese, and it will try and establish a link between obesity and psychopathology.

Discussion

Scientific and technological progress is changing our lives. Now, it is very easy for us to get junk food (which causes obesity) delivered to out home or office. Transportation is so developed that reaching a designated point is easy. All this leads to the fact that people lead a sedentary life and, as a result, many observed obesity. Stress, environment, poor diet only accelerates the process. Most of us, of course, know about useful products, and about the need for physical activities. But this knowledge, often, remain ...