I found this at http://www.dubaiobesity.com/:
Health Risks of Obesity
Overweight and obesity are known risk factors for:
diabetes
coronary heart disease
high blood cholesterol
stroke
hypertension
gallbladder disease
osteoarthritis (degeneration of cartilage and bone of joints)
sleep apnea and other breathing problems
some forms of cancer (breast, colorectal, endometrial, and kidney)
Obesity is also associated with:
complications of pregnancy
menstrual irregularities
hirsutism (presence of excess body and facial hair)
stress incontinence (urine leakage caused by weak pelvic floor muscles)
psychological disorders, such as depression
increased surgical risk
increased mortality (early death)
lindsey
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