Obesity Related Health Problems (Review)

Obesity is a major contributor to the global burden of chronic disease and disability. It is existing in developing countries with under-nutrition, as well as in developed countries. Increased consumption of more energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods with high levels of sugar and saturated fats, combined with reduced physical exercise leads to obesity. It  pose  a major risk for serious diet-related chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes,  cardiovascular disease, hypertension and stroke, and certain forms of cancer. While genes are important in determining a person's susceptibility to weight gain, energy balance is determined by calorie intake and physical activity. Economic growth, modernization, urbanization and globalization of food markets are driving the obesity epidemic. With the increase of incomes people are using diets high in complex carbohydrates, higher proportion of fats, saturated fats and sugars. Also due to usage of automated transport, latest technologies the life has become more passive, this reduction of physical activities leads to obesity.