Obesity is a growing global problem and is responsible for a significant degree of morbidity and mortality. Obesity in adults has been an increasing problem for many years but now there is a major and increasing problem of obesity in children too.
Obesity is linked to risk of many health problems, including:
- Type 2 diabetes
- Cardiovascular
- PCOS
- Osteoarthritis
- Liver Disorders
- Multiple Disorders
Obesity is linked to following disorders as well -
- Certain cancers
- Menstrual Cycle Disorders
- Stroke
- Back and joint pain
- Gallstones
- Infertility
- Breathlessness
- Depression
- Snoring, difficulty in sleeping and excessive sweating
and Psychological Complications like
- Emotional distress
- Discrimination
Social stigmatization |
Obesity & its Consequences