Obesity is a growing health problem that affects people all over the world, but do you know what obesity actually is? Or do you differentiate between overweight and obesity? Obesity is excess weight that develops over time when people consume excess calories stored in the body. As a result, people first become overweight and then obese. This problem affects many people around the world and continues to get worse over the years. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “obesity will be the leading cause of death on the planet by 2020”. Although many people are aware of the causes of obesity, some people do not realize that the effects of obesity are complex and include: psychological and emotional disorders, physical illnesses, and a negative impact on the person's economy , each of which significantly affects the well-being and health of an obese person. Obese people are more likely to suffer from psychological and emotional disorders than those who are not obese. First, obese people may suffer from depression because they do not accept themselves because of their weight; they don't consider themselves as fit as others. Consequently, this leads to poor self-image and low self-esteem; each of them contributes to depression. Additionally, obese people may experience discrimination and loneliness due to their weight. Other people might tell them that obesity is their fault, or be called other names, like fat or bacon. In fact, they might be exposed to teasing and bullying. Their friends might elude them or they might have difficulty making new friends; These are all reasons why an obese person might feel discriminated against and lonely. Finally, anxiety is another problem... middle of paper ... as they will have more expensive medical bills for medications and will also have more doctor visits. Obesity even affects a person's economy in many ways, which is why people should think about losing weight instead of paying higher costs. In conclusion, obesity can be reduced if society focuses on the effects it has on people. Most people don't realize how obesity can harm their personal lives, their economy, and overall their health. In fact, obesity is a big problem, and it might get worse in the near future because people are not aware of the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle that includes healthy diet and exercise. at least three times a week. Obesity can cause many emotional, physical and economic strains in your life, so don't let obesity rule your life, take charge and change your life.!