Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Obesity And Associated Health Risks Posted

There's no big surprise that being obese can lead to serious health complications. Still, many people seem to not understand the hazards of having too much excessive weight. Here is a short list of the most common yet quite serious health problems that are directly linked to overweight and obesity:1. Heart diseases Heart issues and diseases are undoubtedly the most serious of health risks, being the leading cause for death and disability in men and women all over the world, and the US is not an exception.

People who have too much excessive weight have a much higher risk of high blood pressure, a condition that quite often leads to heart attacks and strokes. Besides, high cholesterol levels that are inevitable with obesity and overweight put much pressure on the blood vessels, further increasing the risk of serious heart problems.

2. DiabetesType 2 diabetes is the most widespread form of diabetes in the United States and the highest rates of this disease are observed amongst obese and overweight patients. Diabetes is characterized by the inability control blood sugar levels, leading to serious health complications ranging from blindness to kidney diseases.

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