Medical Problems Leading To Obesity

Obesity - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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People with obesity are more likely to develop a number of potentially serious health problems, including: 1. Heart disease and strokes.Obesity makes you more likely to have high blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol levels, which are risk factors for heart disease and strokes. 2. Type 2 diabetes.Obesity can … See more

10 Health Conditions & Diseases Linked To Obesity

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Health Risks of Overweight & Obesity | NIDDK

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

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, …

Health Effects of Overweight and Obesity

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People who have overweight or obesity*, compared to those with healthy weight, are at increased risk for many serious diseases and health conditions. These …

Overweight and Obesity - Causes and Risk Factors

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These medical conditions must be treated for a person’s weight to come close to or into normal range. Genetics. Some people are predisposed to being heavier. …

Obesity - National Institute of Environmental …

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Health Effects From Obesity. People affected by obesity have a higher chance of developing serious health problems, including asthma, type 2 diabetes, high …

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 …

10 Health Risks of Obesity and How to …

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Here are 10 health risks of obesity and what you can do to prevent or manage them. 1. Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes occurs when your blood sugar is higher …

Which Diseases Are Related to Obesity? - 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 …