14 Reasons Causes of Obesity - 2
5. Age
People tend to lose muscle and gain fat as they age. Their metabolism also slows somewhat. Both of these lower their calorie requirements.
6. Pregnancy
Women tend to weigh an average of 4-6 pounds more after a pregnancy than they did before the pregnancy. This can compound with each pregnancy. This weight gain may contribute to obesity in women.
Certain medical conditions and medications can cause or promote obesity, although these are much less common causes of obesity than overeating and inactivity. Some examples of these are as follows :
7. Hypothyroidism
8. Cushing syndrome
9. Depression
10. Certain medications (examples are steroids, antidepressants, birth control pills)
11. Prader-Willi syndrome
12. Polycystic ovarian syndrome
13. "Glands" (hormonal problems) are rarely the cause of obesity.
14. Obesity can be associated with other eating disorders, such as binge eating or bulimia.