Obesity has become a global problem, with more than 4 billion adults living in the world, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Obesity not only affects individual health, but also places a heavy burden on society.
So is obesity really divided into many types?
The answer is yes
The classification of obesity is mainly based on the causes of obesity, because obesity is not a single cause, but a complex group of diseases, and the causes and treatment methods of different types of obesity are also different.
According to its causes, it can be divided into the following categories:
Hereditary obesity
It is a common type of obesity, which is caused by genetic mutations and has little to do with factors such as food intake and exercise.
Current research has found that mutations in certain genes can cause the body to produce abnormal metabolites, which can lead to increased fat deposits and symptoms of obesity. Such as mucopolysaccharide metabolism disorder, Leptin gene mutation, etc.
This type of obesity can be controlled with treatment or medication.
Acquired environmental obesity
This I list separately refers to people who have been in the environment for a long time and have gained weight due to the influence of environmental factors, which is a type of obesity related to lifestyle, and this type is the most.
Common reasons include unreasonable diet, poor sleep quality, high work pressure, etc.
Therefore, it can be prevented and treated through a reasonable diet, increasing the amount of exercise, improving sleep quality, and controlling work pressure.
Hormone metabolic obesity
is another common type of obesity associated with metabolic abnormalities, such as hypothyroidism, polycystic ovary syndrome, etc.
This type of obesity is due to metabolic abnormalities that prevent the body from consuming calories properly, resulting in weight gain, which requires medication or surgery to control weight.
Neuropathic obesity
It is a common type of obesity related to neuromodulation, such as anorexia, which is a symptom of lack of appetite, and patients often cannot control their eating habits, leading to problems such as weight gain.
Patients can be treated through psychotherapy, medication, nutritional therapy, and family therapy.
Drug-induced obesity
As the name suggests, it is related to drug use, such as hormonal drugs, antipsychotics, etc.
Drug-induced obesity is a disease that requires timely treatment, and patients can be treated by stopping the use of obesity-causing drugs, medication adjustments, behavioral therapy, and surgical treatment.
In addition, it can also be divided into central obesity and generalized obesity according to the location of fat deposition
Central obesity
Central obesity is a common type of obesity that is mainly manifested by fat distribution in the abdomen and internal organs.
This type of obesity is associated with metabolic abnormalities and cardiovascular disease, and is prone to problems such as elevated blood sugar, increased blood pressure, dyslipidemia, and in severe cases, it may even lead to chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
This type of obese patient needs to lose weight and control their weight by controlling their high-calorie food intake and increasing exercise.
Systemic obesity
Unlike central obesity, people with distributed obesity usually have a more well-proportioned body shape and a flat abdomen, but are obese in areas such as the thighs and buttocks.
The causes of generalized obesity are different from those of central obesity, mainly due to a combination of hormone levels, genetic factors, lifestyle and other factors.
For example, women are prone to systemic obesity during puberty and menopause due to changes in hormone levels; And men will gradually develop this type of obesity in old age.
Although systemic obesity does not have a serious impact on cardiovascular health, it can have a greater burden on other parts of the body, such as the knee joints, lower limbs, spine, etc.
Therefore, the prevention and treatment of distributed obesity is also very important, and the prevention and treatment methods of systemic obesity are similar to those of central obesity, and weight should be controlled through a healthy diet, appropriate exercise, and good sleep quality.
At the same time, some specific exercise methods, such as yoga, Pilates, etc., can be used to reduce fat accumulation in the lower body and increase muscle elasticity and toughness.
In addition, if there is a problem of hormone metabolism, it is also necessary to regulate the body's hormone levels.
