What are the health risks associated with obesity?
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The definition of obesity varies depending on what you read and how you view the condition. Generally, overweight and obesity indicate a weight greater than what is healthy. Obesity is a chronic condition defined by an excess amount of body fat. It is harmful to one’s health as it is a risk factor for many conditions. Obesity also increases the risk of developing a number of chronic diseases including following:
- Insulin resistance
- Type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes
- High blood pressure (hypertension
- High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia)
- Stroke (cerebrovascular accident or CVA)
- Heart attack
- Congestive heart failure
- Cancer
- Gallstones
- Gout and gouty arthritis
- Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) of the knees, hips, and the lower back
- Sleep apnea
Do take care.
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