Filed in archive Weight by Florence Cardinal on April 27, 2007

Obesity can lead to a plethora of health problems - diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea, and more. Being overweight can also interfere with your lifestyle, both social and career.

According to Medical New Today:
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bese individuals appear more likely to file workers' compensation claims for injuries on the job, according to a report in the April 23 issue of Archives of internal medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. A second report in the same issue suggests that older Americans with a body mass index (BMI) of between 25 and 30 considered to be overweight may have a higher risk of disability but a lower risk of death than those with BMI in the recommended range of 18.5 to 25.

The American Obesity Association states:

When obesity becomes severe, it can inflict bodily pain and affect normal daily activities. A person with severe obesity may find their ability to perform their chosen occupation so compromised that they qualify for disability.

It stands to reason. The excess weight puts an added strain on your body. It's working overtime. It should come as no surprise that illness and disability follow.

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Response from: D (05/02/07 3:20pm)

The war on obesity will take a while to end. Drastic societal changes need to be made in order to see some improvement. I recently came across a website that offers all sorts of good medical information as to the possible options for those who suffer from obesity. I hope it helps =)
http://www.cedars-sinai.edu/2432.html

Response from: Florence (05/02/07 4:03pm)

Hello, and thanks for sending us this great link. Lots of good suggestions.