Define the Psychological problems - Effect of Obesity?
Obese people may be exposed to ridicule and discrimination in areas like employment, promotions and social interactions. This may result in low self-esteem and depression leading to overeating for consolation. This aggravates the existing problem further. Although it is increasingly being understood that obesity is a complex interaction of metabolic, physiological, and genetic factors, obese people are still viewed as being weak-willed and self-indulgent.