Obesity Medical Conditions

Obesity - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obesity/symptoms-causes/syc-20375742

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 … See more

10 Health Conditions & Diseases Linked To Obesity

https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/obesity-health-risks

Health Risks of Overweight & Obesity | NIDDK

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

Obesity - World Health Organization

https://www.who.int/health-topics/obesity/

A body mass index (BMI) over 25 is considered overweight, and over 30 is obese. The issue has grown to epidemic proportions, with over 4 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or …

Health Effects of Overweight and Obesity | Healthy …

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/effects/index.html

People who have overweight or obesity*, compared to those with healthy weight, are at increased risk for many serious diseases and health conditions. These include: 1,2,3 All-causes of death (mortality). …

Overweight & Obesity | CDC - Centers for Disease …

https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/index.html

Obesity is a common, serious, and costly chronic disease of adults and children. CDC’s Overweight and Obesity efforts focus on policy and environmental strategies to make healthy eating and …

Obesity - National Institute of Environmental Health …

https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/conditions/obesity/index.cfm

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 …

Medical Causes of Obesity - WebMD

https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/medical-reasons-obesity

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, …

Medical Treatment for Obesity | Johns Hopkins Medicine

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/obesity/medical-treatment-for-obesity

Types of medical treatment for obesity Prescription medicines The most commonly prescribed medicines work by either blocking how fat is absorbed or by creating a feeling of fullness. One of the most commonly prescribed …

Which Diseases Are Related to Obesity? - Obesity …

https://obesitymedicine.org/diseases-related-to-obesity/

Obesity is associated with an increased risk of many common medical conditions and resultant poor health. Diseases related to obesity include diabetes, …