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Health and Medicine

Health Hazards and Risks

What health risks are associated with obesity?

People who are obese are more likely to develop a variety of health problems, including:

  • Hypertension
  • Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides)
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Coronary heart disease
  • Stroke
  • Gall bladder disease
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
  • Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)