Obesity RisksObesity can negatively affect essentially any and every system in the body. Potential obesity risks include cardiovascular, psychiatric, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, muscoloskeletal, and seuxal problems. Additional details about each specific risk are included both in the image and article below.
- Psychiatric/Neurologic
Depression - Low Self-Esteem
- Headache
- Vision Problems
- Eating Disorders
- Cardiovascular (Heart and Blood Vessels)
Cholesterol Problems - High Blood Pressure
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Heart Attack
- Stroke
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Respiratory (Lungs)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Asthma
- Other Breathing Problems
- Gastrointestinal Tract
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Gallstones
- Liver Problems
- Kidneys
Kidney Insufficiency - Endocrine System (Hormones)
Diabetes - Increased Cancer Risk
- Pancreatitis/Other Pancreatic Problems
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Various Hormonal Insufficiencies
- Musculoskeletal System
Arthritis - Pain Syndromes
- Foot Problems
- Sensory Deficits
- Sexual
Erectile Dysfunction - Decreased Sex Drive
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