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Risks and Implications
Medical Implications
Research has shown an increase in co-morbid conditions as weight increases. These conditions can lead to decrease in quality of life, and potential death.
- Diabetes type 2
- Hypertension
- Lipid disorders
- Heart disease
- Asthma
- Sleep apnea
- GalIstones
- NASH (non-alcoholic-steatohepatitis)
- Urinary incontinence
- Gastroesophageal reflux
- Osteoarthritis and gout
- Infertility and menstrual problems
- Obstetric complications
- Low back pain
- DVT & thromboembolism
- Depression
- Immobility
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, prostate, endometrial, etc.)
- Venous/stasis ulcers
- Skin infections
- lntertrigo
- Accident proneness
Psychological Implications
Excessive weight has not only physical symptoms, but can also create mental health issues as well.
- Depression
- Low self-esteem
- Social isolation
- Uncomfortable in public
- Lack intimacy
- Decreased libido