Obesity is a chronic disease. The World Health Organization estimates it is one of the most overlooked yet rapidly increasing diseases facing humanity today. Beyond humans, many pets also suffer from obesity. Mammals (including humans) store excessive fat to the point where health is compromised.
The dangers of male obesity are numerous:
1.Increased Mortality Rate: Obese individuals exhibit significantly higher mortality rates than those of normal weight. For conditions like diabetes, gallstones, and cirrhosis, mortality rates among obese individuals are 2.06 to 3.83 times higher than in normal-weight individuals. For conditions such as nephritis, coronary heart disease, and cerebral hemorrhage, mortality rates among obese individuals are 1.31 to 1.91 times higher than in normal-weight individuals.Data indicates that mortality rates rise proportionally with increasing obesity levels. For instance, among men aged 40–49 who exceed normal weight by over 30%, the average mortality rate reaches 42%. Scientists predict that if everyone maintained an ideal weight, mortality from coronary heart disease could be reduced by 25% compared to current rates, while mortality from congestive heart failure and cerebrovascular accidents could decrease by 35%.
2. Diabetes: Obesity can be associated with numerous metabolic disorders, including impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and atherosclerosis. These metabolic disturbances often lead to diabetes. Individuals with long-term persistent obesity exhibit a significantly increased incidence of diabetes.Statistics indicate that the incidence of adult-onset diabetes is four times higher in obese individuals than in non-obese adults. Among those with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), 80% are obese, and 60% of obese individuals exhibit impaired glucose tolerance. Obesity affects 70% to 80% of diabetes patients over 40 years of age.
3. Hyperlipidemia: Normal blood lipid levels are cholesterol <5.2 mmol/L, triglycerides <1.7 mmol/L, and HDL-cholesterol 240–480 mg/dL. Hyperlipidemia involves elevated levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, and other lipids beyond normal ranges.Hypercholesterolemia is widely recognized as a risk factor for atherosclerotic diseases. Hypertriglyceridemia is also considered a risk factor for atherosclerosis, particularly when elevated cholesterol and triglycerides occur concurrently, significantly increasing the likelihood of atherosclerotic disease.
4. Hypertension: The incidence of hypertension among obese individuals significantly exceeds that of normal-weight individuals. Obese individuals may exhibit a predisposition to hypertension as early as ages 10 to 20. Increased oxygen consumption, cardiac output, and circulating blood volume in obese patients lead to elevated systolic blood pressure. It has been confirmed that obesity not only predisposes to hypertension but also that blood pressure fluctuations correlate closely with weight changes.
5. Hyperuricemia (Gout): Obese individuals are prone to gout, with higher incidence among food enthusiasts and heavy drinkers.
6. Cerebrovascular Diseases: Fundamental factors include hypertension and arteriosclerosis common in obese individuals; also linked to excessive salt intake and insufficient consumption of protein, calcium, and unsaturated fatty acids.