Having obesity can raise the risk of getting a lot of different health problems, like:

  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Heart disease like heart attack, stroke, and heart failure
  • Fatty liver disease
  • Breathing problems like sleep apnea and asthma
  • Acid reflux
  • Joint pain and arthritis
  • Some types of cancer like breast, colon, and kidney
  • Fertility problems
  • Pregnancy problems like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia
  • Mental health problems like depression and anxiety
  • Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

 

Having obesity can cause a lot of problems in your body. If you have obesity, experts recommend trying to lose weight. Talk to your doctor about what your goal weight should be and healthy ways to try to lose weight.

 

Obesity is a serious concern that can make your health take a downturn.