KINESIOL 1C03 Study Guide - Final Guide: Gout, Subcutaneous Tissue, Intracranial Pressure

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: KINESIOL 1C03
• Professor: Krista Howarth

Document Summary

Physical activity and obesity: magnitude of the problem, measurement, related health risks. Who now considers obesity to be a major public health problem (a rising epidemic) Number of people worldwide who are overweight/obese is the number who are underfed / underweight. Obesity is the leading cause of preventable death after smoking in north america. 10% of all premature deaths in canada can be associated with being overweight or obese. Increased risk for gall bladder disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, stroke, uterine / other cancers . Obesity puts women at a reduced risk for osteoporosis. Bmi levels of 32. 5 or higher, 2x the risk of high bp compared to people with lower bmi, 3x risk of diabetes, reduces life by about 1 year. Percent of adult population categorized as obese 1978/9 and 2004. Across the board regardless of what age category, obesity percentages are rising. Overall average of 14% increase in obesity rates; some categories increased 23%