Thursday, 17 June 2021

Living with obesity: 'My genes mean I’m hard-wired to store fat'

Living with obesity: 'My genes mean I’m hard-wired to store fat' Specialist health professionals say it is time for obesity to be regarded as an illness caused by genetics, biology and how we live today.

New research adds to growing scientific opinion that "healthy obesity" does not exist. The findings show those who are significantly overweight have a 66% higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease, compared with those of a normal weight.

Many people with obesity say not only do they have to live with prejudice and stigma, but they struggle to find treatment. BBC News

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