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What in long run are the effects of obesity on health?
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Early grave: Obesity has many physical and emotional health risks. Increased risk of diabetes which has additional health risks, increased risk of blood pressure problems, stroke and heart disease. Increased risk of pain and joint problems, arthritis, back troubles, and problems with mobility. Gastrointestinal problems including increased reflux. Increased risk of depression, social stigma and stress.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Many: Diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, stroke, alzheimer's lower leg arthritis as well as depression just to name a few. There are also many cancers like cancer of colon, galbladder, breast, endometrial, esophagous, ovaries, uterus that are directly or indirectly linked to obesity and high body fat levels.
Answered 1/4/2013
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