PROFESSIONAL FAQS: WHAT’S SO BAD ABOUT BEING OBESE? WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I DON’T TREAT MY OBESITY?

Expert opinion from Israel B Dos Santos

Master of Public Health · 1 years of experience · Brazil

Obesity is serious because it is associated with poorer mental health outcomes and reduced quality of life. Obesity is also associated with the leading causes of death in the United States and worldwide, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer. People who are overweight or obese, compared to those with healthy weight, are at increased risk for many serious diseases and health conditions. These include: Photo: Woman standing on a scale All causes of death (mortality). High blood pressure (hypertension). High LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides (dyslipidemia). Type 2 diabetes. Coronary heart disease. Stroke. Gallbladder disease. Osteoarthritis (a breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint). Sleep apnea and breathing problems. Many types of cancer. Low quality of life. Mental illnesses such as clinical depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders. Body pain and difficulty with physical functioning.

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Expert opinion from Alex T. Thomas

MD · 40 years of experience · USA

Obesity is bad in every circumstance, it is a life-threatening disorder or a silent killer. Obesity increases the chances of hypertension, joint pain, chances of heart attack, PCOD, breast cancer, and many more. If left untreated it can be lethal and decrease the life span up to 10- 20 %.

Expert opinion from Gustavo Campos

Doctor of Medicine · 9 years of experience · Brazil

Obesity is linked to a plethora of diseases. Obesity's consequences can have an impact on almost every system. As a result, obese people have a lower life expectancy, a lower quality of life, and may suffer from disabilities in the long term.

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