Listen
Print: What are the complications of obesity?
Obesity can contribute to a number of serious health problems, including:
- Arthritis
- Cancer
- Coronary artery disease
- Depression
- Gallbladder disease
- Gynecological problems, such as infertility
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Metabolic syndrome
- Stroke
- Type 2 diabetes
Funding and support for this material have been provided by VIVUS, Inc.
Next: Treatment
Source
Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff
Created: 01/13
