Obesity and happiness go hand in hand?

According to a study published in the journal The Lancet , the people who suffer obesity and overweight worldwide increases considerably every year, and this is reflected in the mood of the inhabitants.

In the investigation it is detailed that more than two thousand 100 million people are registered with overweight in 2013, that is, 30% of the world population suffers from this health problem.

 

Obesity and happiness go hand in hand?

The researchers Oswald Blanchflower and Stweart Brown detail that there is a strong link between happiness and obesity , since happy people follow a healthy diet, exercise and have a better quality of life.

Meanwhile, those who are sad, have depression pictures and are unhappy are fed with less healthy diets, adopt unhealthy habits such as the consumption of cigarettes and alcohol. Therefore, they are prone to suffer obesity or overweight

An example of this is the following countries, which are in the first places of obesity, according to a report presented by the United Nations (UN)

 

  1. Mexico with an obesity rate of 32.8%
  2. United States, with 31.6%
  3. Syria, with 31.6%
  4. Venezuela, with 30.8%
  5. Libya, with 30.8%
  6. Trinidad and Tobago, with 30%
  7. Vanuatu, with 29.8%
  8. Iraque, with 29.4%
  9. Argentina, with 29.4%
  10. Turkey, with 29.3%

In addition, the report states that excess weight causes multiple chronic diseases such as heart problems, blood pressure, diabetes, liver and kidney damage, asthma, and depression.

In this way, countries like Mexico seek ways to end the problem, proposing effective actions to improve the quality of life of 70% of the population that suffers from overweight or obesity .

When people are cared for on time, all these diseases can be prevented in time; so it is important to go with a specialist to stay healthy, eat healthy, exercise and do the things we like to combat sadness. And you, how do you prevent obesity?


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