Diagnosed with Obesity?
You will likely have an increased propensity to suffer from other conditions – physically, psychologically, and socially, including:
- Shorter life expectancy – 50% to 100% increased risk of dying prematurely
- Diabetes (type 2)
- Sleep apnoea
- Arthritis – joint problems
- High blood pressure – hypertension
- Heart disease
- Gallbladder problems
- Certain cancers (breast, uterine, colon, cervix, oesophagus, pancreas, kidney, prostate)
- Digestive disorders (gastroesophageal reflux disease, GORD)
- Breathing difficulties – asthma
- Fertility and pregnancy issues
- Incontinence
- Skin and varicose veins
- Depression
- Poor self-esteem
- Social isolation
- Mobility and day to day tasks more difficult
- No longer fit in seats on public transport, venues, etc
- Shortness of breath
- Potential reduction in employment prospects