Obesity And The Medical Effects

Health Effects of Overweight and Obesity | Healthy …

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Health Effects of Overweight and Obesity All-causes of death (mortality). High blood pressure (hypertension). High LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides (dyslipidemia). Type 2 diabetes. Coronary heart disease. …

Obesity - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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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 heart …

Health Risks of Overweight & Obesity | NIDDK

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/adult-overweight-obesity/health-risks

The Effects of Obesity on Your Body - Healthline

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Obesity can cause deteriorating bone density and muscle mass. This is referred to as osteosarcopenic obesity. Osteosarcopenic obesity can lead to a higher risk of fractures, …

Medical Complications of Obesity | VitalSigns | CDC

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Graphic: Medical Complications of Obesity – Obesity affects many body parts: brain (stroke); throat (sleep apena, snoring); lungs (lung disease, asthma, pulmonary blood clots); heart (heart disease, diabetes, …

Obesity - National Institute of Environmental Health …

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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 many cancers, which …

Health Risks | Obesity Prevention Source | Harvard T.H.

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Obesity increases the risk of several debilitating, and deadly diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. It does this through a variety of pathways, some as straightforward as the mechanical stress of …

Causes of Obesity | Overweight & Obesity | CDC

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Obesity is a complex disease that occurs when an individual’s weight is higher than what is considered healthy for his or her height. Obesity affects children as …