Wednesday, October 21, 2015

NEW SPECIES OF HUMANS EMERGES: HOMO OBESUS






In the scientific theory of evolution, Gorillas and other apes are believed to be ancestors to humans. Over millions of years there was sophistication in the gross anatomical architecture and neuronal framework and we eventually adapted and evolved to fit into our Modern environment.
I was taught in Social Studies that the earlier species man's evolution were: Homo habilis, man with ability, after which emerged Homo erectus, man with an Upright posture and finally came Homo Sapiens, Man with Intelligence.
Our ancestor were both strong and well-built to survive the harshness of their environment and you will angry with me they were stronger and more fitted for mother earth. They made use of basic tools to survive their harsh environment and survived as the Primal Living thing in the food chain despite the presence of vicious and stronger animals.
With development and modernization one would have expected sophistication in both the gross anatomy and neuronal built of the Modern man. However only the Brain Power seems to be developing as there has been rapid decline in the anatomic sophistication of the Human race.
A new kind Homo species have evolved: THE HOMO OBESUS.
This species aside from not been pleasant to behold, are also saddled with countless health dilemmas including hypertension, diabetes, stroke, arthritis etc. This ultimately result to poor quality of life and eventually low life expectancy.
Obesity (HOMO OBESUS) is among the number one cause or risk factor for many preventable non communicable disease. It has crept up into our society and now living with us like a close relative. Hardly do you walk pass 10 people on the street this days without running into at least ‘Homo Obesus’ specie.


Recent fact on Obesity by WHO global estimates shows
  • In 2014, more than 1.9 billion adults, 18 years and older, were overweight. Of these over 600 million were obese.
  • Overall, about 13% of the world’s adult population (11% of men and 15% of women) were obese in 2014.
  • In 2014, 39% of adults aged 18 years and over (38% of men and 40% of women) were overweight.
  • The worldwide prevalence of obesity more than doubled between 1980 and 2014.
Other Facts
  • In the US Obesity rates were highest among Black (47.8 percent) adults, followed by Latino (42.5 percent) and White (32.6 percent) adults and lowest among Asian American (10.8 perfect) adults.
  • 3 out of 5 black women are said to be obese
This trend will keep going up if nothing is done about this preventable nightmare.
The change to halt this anomaly entirely depends on us.
ENSURE YOU KNOW YOUR WEIGHT TODAY AND COMMENCE MEASURES TO SHED THAT UNWANTED FAT!!!


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