Obesity that Causes High Blood Pressure
Obesity is associated with excess body weight than what is deemed normal for a given height. Presently, millions of youngsters and adults are suffering from obesity. It is notable that obese people are more likely to suffer specific health problems such as heart diseases, high blood pressure (HBD), and breathing difficulties among others (Freedman 21). The force with which blood circulates in the vessels connotes blood pressure. It is notable that when the pressure increases and remains high for some period, it may harm the body in diverse ways (Freedman 21).
Individuals’ who have more body fat normally have a corresponding high weight. Notably, obese people require additional oxygen than non-obese individuals in order to survive. The blood vessels must supply additional blood to the fatty body tissues. This has a direct impact on the heart.
The heart is overworked because it is required to pump sufficient blood to the extra vessels (Freedman 21). This increases the strain on the artery walls and other blood vessels as they also circulate more blood throughout the body. The increased strain on the artery walls escalates blood pressure.
High blood pressure does not present any signs or symptoms and people can live normally with the condition without their knowledge. This presents more challenges because sometimes it can damage several body organs such as the heart, blood pathways, and kidneys among others (Freedman 21). The heart rate also depends on the size of an individual. Individuals with excess weight have a higher heart rate. This decreases the ability of the body to transfer blood via the vessels (Freedman 21).
Solving Obesity Problems
The efforts to solve obesity predicaments must focus on tackling the notable issues that causes it. Technology has emerged as a contributory factor to the escalating obesity cases. The link that technology has with sedentary lifestyles must be broken in order to find the first solution to obesity issues (Bouchard and Peter 119).
It is crucial to note that technology cannot be eliminated. Therefore, there is the need to encourage people to engage in physical activities by setting aside an hour or more daily on their busy schedule to participate in different exercises. The notable physical exercises may range from sports, cycling, running, and walking (Bouchard and Peter 119).
There is also a need to encourage people to combine physical activities with healthy eating habits and maintaining body size. It is notable that people participate in these three areas effectively and routinely in order to reduce the incidences of obesity challenges (Bouchard and Peter 119). Remaining faithful to the routine of doing these healthy choices, activities can have immediate impact on minimizing the health risks people face when they avoid them.
They can assist in lessening high blood pressure, high body cholesterol, and gaining weight among others. The prevention of obesity should also focus on these three practices. Furthermore, people who are already suffering from obesity can cut their weight through participating in these activities (Bouchard and Peter 119).
Another important solution to obesity predicaments entails the provision of public education on the disease. Efforts must be made by relevant agencies to provide public education and create awareness about aspects of obesity (Hendrix and Darrell 200). The notable areas of that can be covered through during these public forums include nutrition education, the significance of physical activities, dangers of sedentary lifestyles, and the role parents should play in preventing obesity among children (Hendrix and Darrell 200).
Works Cited
Bouchard, Claude, and Peter T. Katzmarzyk. Physical Activity and Obesity. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2010. Print.
Freedman, Jeri. Understanding Obesity: The Mental and Physical Effects of Obesity. New York: Rosen Pub, 2009. Print.
Hendrix, Jerry A, and Darrell C. Hayes. Public Relations Cases. Boston, MA: Wadsworth CENGAGE Learning, 2010. Print.