Posts Tagged ‘Risks of Obesity’

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lose weightConsequences of overweight for health

  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Dyslipidemia (for example, high concentrations of total cholesterol or high triglycerides)
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Diseases of the gallbladder
  • Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
  • Some cancers (endometrial, breast and colon).

Although one of the national health objectives for the coming years is to reduce obesity, current data indicate that the situation is getting worse rather than better. Then we will provide a variety of information designed to help people understand this serious health problem and efforts being made to address it.

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