Aien khan Afridi
Department of Human Nutrition, NWFP, Agricultural University, Peshawar, Pakistan
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Mahpara Safdar
Department of Human Nutrition, NWFP, Agricultural University, Peshawar, Pakistan
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Department of Human Nutrition, NWFP, Agricultural University, Peshawar, Pakistan
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Muhammad Muzaffar Ali Khan Khattak
Department of Human Nutrition, NWFP, Agricultural University, Peshawar, Pakistan
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Alam Khan
Department of Human Nutrition, NWFP, Agricultural University, Peshawar, Pakistan
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ABSTRACT
Obesity is a risk factor for the development of various diseases like CHD, hypertension, stroke, NIDDM, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea and cancers of endometrium, breast, prostrate and colon. Psychological consequences of obesity range from lowered self-esteem to clinical depression. Many of these conditions are revisable through weight loss and maintenance. Weight reduction may be life saving so it is necessary to reduce weight.
How to cite this article
Aien khan Afridi, Mahpara Safdar, Muhammad Muzaffar Ali Khan Khattak and Alam Khan, 2003. Health Risks of Overweight and Obesity - An Over View. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 2: 350-360.
DOI: 10.3923/pjn.2003.350.360
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=pjn.2003.350.360
DOI: 10.3923/pjn.2003.350.360
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=pjn.2003.350.360