Medical Conditions Associated With Obesity

10 Health Conditions & Diseases Linked To Obesity

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Heart Disease and Stroke. Having obesity makes you more likely to have high …

Obesity - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obesity/symptoms-causes/syc-20375742

Health Risks of Overweight & Obesity | NIDDK

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Health Effects of Overweight and Obesity | Healthy …

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Consequences of Obesity | Overweight & Obesity | CDC

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Obesity in children and adults increases the risk for the following health conditions. 1,2,3 High blood pressure and high cholesterol which are risk factors for …

Medical Causes of Obesity - WebMD

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There are several medical conditions that can lead to excess weight including: Hypothyroidism. This is a condition where the thyroid gland, located in the neck, …

Overweight and Obesity - Causes and Risk Factors

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Health conditions Some conditions, such as metabolic syndrome and polycystic ovary syndrome, cause people to gain weight. These medical conditions …

Class III Obesity (Formerly Known as Morbid Obesity)

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Class I obesity: 30 to 34.9. Class II obesity: 35 to 39.9. Class III obesity: More than 40. BMI is not always an accurate representation of an individual’s health. For example, if …

Obesity - National Institute of …

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People affected by obesity have a higher chance of developing serious health problems, including asthma, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and …

Diseases Related to Obesity

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Obesity is the most common chronic disease in the United States. Currently, nearly 40% of the U.S. adult population suffers from obesity. This number is expected to …