Obesity is a major risk factor for a number of serious health conditions

Obesity is a major risk factor for a number of serious health conditions, including:

Coronary heart disease. Obesity causes a buildup of "bad" low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and a decline in "good" high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Excess body fat can also cause levels of triglycerides to rise. As abnormal blood fats rise, so does the risk of fatty deposits in the arteries. This condition is known as atherosclerosis, and it increases the risk of coronary artery disease and stroke.


Cancer. Obesity raises the risk of breast, uterine, cervical, ovarian and gallbladder cancer in women; and colon, rectum and prostate cancer in men.

Diabetes. Excess fat makes the body resistant to insulin, the hormone that helps it maintain proper blood sugar levels.


Fatty liver disease. Obesity causes fats to accumulate in the liver, leading to inflammation and scarring of the liver that can result in cirrhosis.


Gallbladder disease. Obesity increases levels of cholesterol, which can be deposited in the gallbladder, raising the risk of gallstones.


High blood pressure. Fatty tissue relies on oxygen and nutrients in the blood to survive. Blood flow through the body must increase to meet this demand, which raises blood pressure.

It is of utmost importance to Prevent Obesity and Overweight Problems.