In a scientific study about the effects of marriage on physical health, striking results emerged.

A new study conducted in Poland revealed that the risk of obesity in married men is three times higher compared to single men. Experts emphasized that this risk is applicable to both genders but men are at a greater risk.

In the study, which examined the health data of approximately 2,500 people, it was found that the likelihood of married men being overweight is 62% higher compared to unmarried individuals, while for married women, this rate is 39%.

AGE FACTOR ALSO INCREASES RISK

Scientists stated that marriage is not the sole factor increasing the risk, as the probability of obesity also rises with age. It was observed that with each year of age increase, the risk of obesity in women rises by 6%, while in men, it increases by 4%.

Dr. Alicja Cicha-Mikolajczyk emphasized that age and marital status have a significant impact on being overweight or obese, regardless of gender.

According to a report in the Daily Mail, out of the 2,405 participants in the study, 35% were in a healthy weight range, 38% were overweight, and 26% were classified as obese.

This study is not the first research indicating that marriage increases the risk of obesity in men. In another study conducted in China last year, it was analyzed that married men consume more calories in the first five years after marriage.

CAN LEAD TO FATAL DISEASES

Obesity is a health problem characterized by excessive fat accumulation in the body and generally develops when the body mass index is over 30.

Obesity can lead to serious health issues such as heart diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, respiratory problems, joint diseases, sleep apnea, and certain types of cancer. Apart from causing psychological problems, obesity can negatively affect individuals’ quality of life.