According to researchers, chances of obesity later in life may increase in the children with a history of tonsil trouble or severe ear infections.The researchers explained that these infections may damage nerves that are involved in taste and thus they can affect people’s food choices.
In UK, however, many specialists are doubtful about these findings and considering this link “extremely unlikely”.
Five different studies that were presented in the American Psychological Association’s conference pointed out a link between obesity and ear infection or tonsil removal surgery.
In the first study, more than 6,000 adults were asked about their ear infections history and the results showed that people with more to severe history had 62% more chances to become obese.
Dr Linda Bartoshuk, from the University of Florida, led the study and she stated that their findings were of public health interest significantly.
The findings of another study suggest that women with impaired taste functioning have higher chances to prefer high fat and sugary foods and thus’ they have more chances of becoming obese. According to study authors, severe infections that cause nerve damage are the real culprits behind that.
Another study, presented by Dr Kathleen Daly from the University of Minnesota, suggests that the babies who are treated with grommets for frequent ear infections more likely to have an increased BMI or body mass index.
The r other two studies also presented the same sort of results that show possible link in obesity and ear infections.
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