Health Consequences to Overweight and Obesity

Overweight and obese individuals are at increased risk for many diseases and health conditions, including the following:

 

· Hypertension (high blood pressure)

· Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint)

· Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides)

· Type 2 diabetes

· Coronary heart disease

· Stroke

· Gallbladder disease

· Sleep apnea and respiratory problems

· Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)

Information provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Drexel University Behavioral Weight Loss Program

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