Obesity is a major health concern, because it can dramatically increase your risk of developing other serious conditions. Obesity increases your chance of developing the
following health conditions:
High blood pressure (Hypertension)
High LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides
(Dyslipidemia)
Type 2 diabetes
Coronary heart disease
Peripheral vascular disease
Stroke
Gallbladder disease
Osteoarthritis (a breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint)
Sleep apnea and breathing problems
Some cancers (endometrial, breast, colon, kidney, gallbladder, and liver)
Fribromyalgia
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Infertility
Accidents
Knee replacement
Hip replacment
Lower back problems
Body pain and difficulty with physical functioning
Mental illness, such as clinical depression, anxiety, and other mental healthh disorders
Social isolation