Long life Health Effects of Bullying

Over the years, childhood bullying has been on the rise in this age of computers and internet. However, this has had a negative effect in the victims later on in their lives.
According to a recent study done in the UK by British Psychiatrists, out of the women sampled, 1/4 of those who were bullied in their young ages, ended up being obese by the age of 45 years unlike 19% who were never bullied. Additionally, both men and women who were bullied in their childhood, had high levels of fat in their midsection, a predisposing factor to Heart Diseases.
According to the Louise Arseneault who led the research, a total of 7,102 children whose parents admitted being bullied at the age of 7 and 11, 15% of those who were partially bullied ended up being obese. On the other hand, 20% of those who were frequently bullied showed high levels of C -Reactive proteins a risk factor to heart diseases.
The study however showed that bullying plays a small role to obesity than other factors like smoking, diet and exercises. Although, It is worth noting that as much that early prevention of bullying can save a lot of individuals health in adulthood. Therefore it is important to look out for the signs that your child is being bullied prevent such diseases.


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