Complications of Obesity
Obesity can lead to serious health consequences. As your BMI increases, so does your risk for a number of chronic diseases, including:
- Diabetes
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Stroke
- Musculoskeletal disorders (especially osteoarthritis)
- Some cancers (breast, endometrial, uterine, kidney, esophageal, and colon)
- Sleep apnea
- Gallbladder disease