{"id":5795,"date":"2021-12-09T19:38:49","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T19:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/medicine\/the-20-types-of-obesity-and-their-characteristics\/"},"modified":"2021-12-09T19:38:49","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T19:38:49","slug":"the-20-types-of-obesity-and-their-characteristics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/medicine\/the-20-types-of-obesity-and-their-characteristics\/","title":{"rendered":"The 20 types of obesity (and their characteristics)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If they asked us what is the biggest pandemic of the 21st century, surely, today, we would all think about COVID-19, but the truth is that, although it is true that this situation has completely paralyzed and changed the world, we had been facing a very serious pandemic for some time: obesity<\/strong>. One of the biggest public health alarms in most developed countries.<\/p>\n

And we are talking about 1,900 million people are overweight and, of them, 650 million have obesity, a very serious disease that greatly compromises our physical and emotional health, being behind pathologies such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, bone disorders, depression ...<\/p>\n

Whatever is said, obesity is a disease. And the first thing we must do to, as a society, fight this pandemic is to accept this in order to implement measures to promote healthy habits in a population that is eating worse and more and more sedentary. The two explosive ingredients for developing obesity.<\/p>\n

And in this context, knowing the clinical bases of obesity becomes essential. Thus, in today's article and, as always, from the hand of the most prestigious scientific publications, In addition to understanding exactly what obesity is, we will see in what different ways this disease can manifest itself<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

What is obesity?<\/h2>\n

Obesity is a metabolic disease in which a pathological state is observed due to an excess accumulation of fatty tissue in the body<\/strong>. It is a pathology that is diagnosed when a person's body mass index (BMI) exceeds a value of 30. It is a health problem that goes far beyond aesthetics, since it seriously compromises our physical and emotional health.<\/p>\n

And it is that obesity, a disease suffered by 650 million people in the world, increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases (with the consequent increase in the chances of suffering a heart attack), type 2 diabetes, cancer, bone disorders, damage in the locomotor system, depression, etc.<\/p>\n

Also, as strange as it may seem considering how well studied obesity is, its causes remain unclear<\/strong>. In fact, we do not even know if eating too much is really the cause, as there are studies that suggest that this abusive behavior with food is, in fact, the consequence of an underlying metabolic problem.<\/p>\n

Hence, obesity is generally referred to as a metabolic disease that arises from alterations in the metabolic routes for obtaining nutrients. But this does not mean that it cannot be both prevented and combated. In fact, eating a healthy diet and practicing physical exercise regularly (and even requesting psychological attention if we see that we cannot overcome the problem on our own) are, in the vast majority of cases, a certainty of not suffering from obesity.<\/p>\n

In this sense, Although it is totally true that there is a certain predisposition, environmental factors such as diet, hours of physical activity or hours of sleep are of great importance<\/strong>. But to know how to approach the situation, we must know exactly what situation the person is in. Well, there are different types of obesity and each one has a specific gravity.<\/p>\n

What kinds of obesity are there?<\/h2>\n

Obesity is, as we have said, a disease that consists of a pathological state caused by an excessive accumulation of fat in the body's tissues. Now, beyond this definition, there are nuances. Let's see, then, what types of obesity exist according to the BMI, according to the cause and according to the distribution of fat.<\/p>\n

1. Overweight<\/h3>\n

We start our list with being overweight, which is not really considered obese. She is heavier than she should be for her height, but she is not obese. A person is overweight if their body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 29.9. But just because it's not obesity doesn't mean there aren't any health risks. The situation must also be addressed and lose weight.<\/p>\n

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2. Low risk obesity<\/h3>\n

Grade I obesity, also known as low-risk obesity, is one that is diagnosed when the person's BMI is between 30 and 34.9<\/strong>. It is already considered obesity itself.<\/p>\n

3. Moderate risk obesity<\/h3>\n

Grade II obesity, also known as moderate risk obesity, is the second level of obesity. It is diagnosed when the person's BMI is between 35 and 39.9. Obviously, the health risks are greater.<\/p>\n

4. Morbid obesity<\/h3>\n

Grade II obesity, also known as high-risk obesity or more commonly as morbid obesity, is already a very serious condition for physical and emotional health. It is diagnosed when the person's BMI is equal to or greater than 40 but less than 50<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

5. Extreme obesity<\/h3>\n

Grade IV obesity, also known as extreme obesity, is the most pathological form of obesity, with a huge overweight. It is diagnosed when the BMI is equal to or greater than 50.<\/p>\n

6. Abdominal obesity<\/h3>\n

Having already analyzed the types of obesity based on BMI, we are now going to see what kinds of obesity exist according to the distribution of fat. Abdominal, central or android obesity, also known as \u201capple-shaped obesity\u201d, is one in which fat accumulates mainly at or above the waist<\/strong>. Excessive accumulation occurs in any region of the upper trunk. It is, by distribution, the most serious form.<\/p>\n

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7. Peripheral obesity<\/h3>\n

Peripheral or gynoid obesity, also known as \"pear-shaped obesity,\" is one in which fat accumulates mainly below the waist, especially on the hips and thighs. Excessive accumulation, then, occurs in the lower trunk. It does not have as much risk at the level of cardiovascular health as abdominal health, but it is still dangerous.<\/p>\n

8. Gluteal obesity<\/h3>\n

Gluteal obesity is a specific type of peripheral obesity in which fat accumulation occurs almost uniquely between the waist and the knees<\/strong>, especially on the inside of the knees, giving rise to a very characteristic obesity profile, especially in women, which usually begins at puberty and worsens at menopause.<\/p>\n

9. Capillary circulatory obesity<\/h3>\n

Capillary circulatory obesity is a form of obesity linked to genetic inheritance that usually manifests itself in the form of cellulite and is due to a pathological accumulation of fat in both the lower and upper extremities. It usually arises from puberty.<\/p>\n

10. Venous circulatory obesity<\/h3>\n

Venous circulatory obesity is that form of obesity in which the excessive accumulation of fat occurs in the lower extremities<\/strong>. It usually arises from pregnancy and tends to cause inflammation of the vein walls.<\/p>\n

11. Homogeneous obesity<\/h3>\n

By homogeneous obesity we understand that situation in which fat accumulates throughout the body more or less regularly. That is, there is no specific area of \u200b\u200bthe body that stands out for presenting more fatty tissue. It is a uniform obesity.<\/p>\n

12. Dietary obesity<\/h3>\n

Having already seen the types of obesity based on both BMI and fat distribution, it is finally time to analyze what kinds of obesity exist according to their cause. Dietary obesity is one that has, as the main trigger, an unhealthy diet<\/strong> in which it is abused, mainly, of foods rich in sugar and in saturated and trans fats.<\/p>\n

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13. Genetic obesity<\/h3>\n

Genetic obesity is one that has, as the main trigger, a genetic predisposition that makes the person more prone to accumulate fat in a pathological way. It is not a condemnation of suffering from obesity, but it does require greater adherence to healthy eating and physical activity habits.<\/p>\n

14. Obesity of the nervous type<\/h3>\n

Nervous type obesity is one that has, as the main trigger, a neurological disorder that leads to altering the mechanisms of satiety and \/ or thermal regulation, such as depression or hypoactivity.<\/p>\n

15. Chromosomal obesity<\/h3>\n

Chromosomal obesity is one that is due to the physiological consequences of a condition associated with a chromosome endowment disorder<\/strong>, as can happen in Turner Syndrome or Down's Syndrome. One of the manifestations of these syndromes is the tendency to accumulate more fatty tissue than normal.<\/p>\n

16. Endocrine obesity<\/h3>\n

Endocrine obesity is one that is due to diseases in the endocrine system, that is, to alterations in the synthesis and release of hormones associated with the control of the body's metabolic rate<\/strong>. One of the pathologies most strongly associated with obesity is hypothyroidism, a disorder that arises from a dysfunction of the thyroid gland.<\/p>\n

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17. Obesity due to thermogenic defect<\/h3>\n

Obesity by thermogenic defect is one that has, as its main trigger, an imbalance in the body's normal metabolic rate, making it impossible to optimally \u201cburn\u201d the excess calories that we have ingested.<\/p>\n

18. Obesity due to imbalance in the regulation of hunger<\/h3>\n

Obesity due to imbalance in the regulation of hunger is, as its name indicates, that which is mainly due to alterations in the mechanisms that control satiety. We don't feel full when we should, so we eat more than we should, too.<\/p>\n

19. Obesity due to sedentary lifestyle<\/h3>\n

Obesity due to sedentary lifestyle is one that has, as the main trigger, the lack of physical activity<\/strong>. Not playing sports is one of the main causes behind weight gain. And, in fact, it is estimated that physical inactivity is more or less directly responsible for 2 million deaths per year due to its association with obesity. And taking into account that 60% of the population is sedentary, we are facing a serious problem.<\/p>\n

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20. Obesity from medications<\/h3>\n

And we end with obesity due to medications, that form of obesity that arises as a consequence of the adverse side effects of certain drugs that, while their consumption lasts, stimulate an increase in body weight. Antidepressants and corticosteroids are the drugs that most commonly cause an increase in fat accumulation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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