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What are some diseases that are caused by obesity...? |
i am doing a project in school and i need to know what some diseases are that are caused by obesity. thanks for all the help i can get. "Overweight and obesity substantially raise the risk of illness from high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke, gallbladder disease, arthritis, sleep disturbances and problems breathing, and certain types of cancers." Same article: * premature death * type 2 diabetes * heart disease * stroke * hypertension * gallbladder disease * osteoarthritis (degeneration of cartilage and bone in joints) * sleep apnea * asthma * cancer (endometrial, colon, kidney, gallbladder, and postmenopausal breast cancer) * high blood cholesterol * complications of pregnancy * menstrual irregularities * hirsutism (presence of excess body and facial hair) * stress incontinence (urine leakage caused by weak pelvic-floor muscles) * increased surgical risk * psychological disorders such as depression * psychological difficulties due to social stigmatization Source(s): http://www.agingwell.state.ny.us/prevent... My diet and exercise blog: http://itsafatlife.blogspot.com... diabetes, heart attacks, strokes try http://www.webmd.com heart disease A slow thyroid might be a cause.......there must be others of course. heart disease diabetes stroke gall bladder disease high blood presure |
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