HLSC 1F90 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Asthma, Lunch Box, Visual Impairment

• School: Brock University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: HLSC 1F90
• Professor: Kelli An Lawrence

Document Summary

50% of canadian adults are considered overweight or obese (bmi) Skewed because men tend to overestimate height. 20% of canadian children are considered obese or overweight. Weight gain of 11-18 pounds doubles a person"s risk for type 2 diabetes. Increased risk for prostate, endometrial, and uterine cancer. Increased risk of fetal and maternal death, labour and delivery complications, and birth defects. Dramatic increase risk for all forms of heart disease. Increased risk of sleep apnea and asthma. Increased risk of colon, gallbladder, and kidney cancers. Every 2-pound increase increases risk for arthritis by 9% - 13% Increased risk of osteoarthritis especially in weight-bearing joints such as knees and hips. Overweight: refers to a weight greater than expected for a specific height (bmi) A person can be overweight but not obese (football players, weight lifters, etc. ) Can be associated to health risks but isn"t always.