The Risks from Obesity

Obesity is a major risk factor associated with the following diseases:

• Hypertension 
• Non-insulin dependent diabetes type II 
• Heart disease 
• Greater risk for certain cancers such as bowel cancer and breast cancer 
• Other: cholesterol, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, infertility, venous insufficiency, gastroesophageal reflux, urinary incontinence