New Obesity Pages Added - Read an extract!
Worldwide obesity rates are higher than they have ever been before and are consistently climbing further. While obesity can be looked upon as a medical condition, there are heavy psychological burdens associated with it as well. The social stigma of obesity often causes those who are obese to dislike themselves and become reclusive. This can lead to social alienation, dangerous levels of anxiety and chronic depression. Additionally, there are uncountable health risks associated with obesity that require serious consideration.
There is a widespread stereotype directed at the obese in many societies across the planet. Obese people are looked upon as lazy, unsightly, lacking health and lacking willpower. Further, those who are obese have a greater probability to be limited in social class. They are also far less likely to ever be married. Additionally, obese people are very likely to experience discrimination of the following types:
There is a widespread stereotype directed at the obese in many societies across the planet. Obese people are looked upon as lazy, unsightly, lacking health and lacking willpower. Further, those who are obese have a greater probability to be limited in social class. They are also far less likely to ever be married. Additionally, obese people are very likely to experience discrimination of the following types:
- Employment;
- Romantic;
- Entrance to college;
- Acceptance to various social events;
- And many more…
This is an extract from one of our new pages added this morning. To read the full article:
http://www.weightlossforall.com/obesity-social-stigma.htm
We have added many more new pages to the site, these include information on:
ATP Energy Production for New Exercise
Caloric Values in Common Drinks & Beverages
Lowering High Blood Pressure Through Dietary Changes
Social Stigma of Obesity Problems
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posted by Weight Loss helper @ 8:55 AM
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