What Are The Consequences Of Obesity?
Many medical, psychological, social and economic conditions are associated with obesity. Medical conditions include: • High Blood Pressure • Heart Disease • Diabetes • Osteoarthritis • Shortness of Breath • Sleep Apnea • Gallbladder Disease • Gastrointestinal Disorders such as heart burn and reflux • High cholesterol and triglyceride levels • Menstrual irregularities • Urinary Incontinence • Certain Cancers Psychologica conditions include: • Depression • Low Self Esteem • Social Withdrawal Social conditions include: • Difficulty finding attractive clothing • Poor hygiene and sanitation • Difficulty going to a movie, sitting on an airplane or going through a turnstile • Difficulty walking or climbing stairs • Sexual limitations Economic conditions include: • Cost of weight loss programs • Health care costs for comorbid conditions • Difficulty obtaining insurance coverage • Job discrimination for placement or promotion Back To The Top Does Weight Loss Impove One’s Health? Long term weigh
