Cinergy Health explains the psychological dangers of childhood obesity. We all know that there are health risks attached to obesity, but we don’t often focus on the psychological consequences and lasting effects.
Mmany formal studies have suggested a relationship between self esteem and health. Obese teenagers are less likely to use birth control and have higher rates of teen pregnancy; they are more likely to use tobacco and alcohol and to attempt suicide. Obese girls are almost four times more likely than others to suffer major depression and anxiety disorders as adults.
Fortunately, obese children do have a bright future. The government is placing great emphasis on this issue today since childhood obesity is a great economic problem for the health care system, in addition to the psychological consequences and other ramifications. Michelle Obama, the Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Federal Trade Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and Department of Agriculture are all placing childhood obesity as a high priority.
