If a person is obese, the risk of developing many diseases and health conditions increases - here is a list of a few:

— Hypertension (high blood pressure)
— Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides)
— Type 2 diabetes
— Coronary heart disease
— Stroke
— Gallbladder disease
— Heartburn
— Osteoarthritis
— Gout
— Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
— Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)

Being overweight also has a bearing on your chances of recovering from many cancers. Obese people are much more likely to have fast advancing prostate cancer than people who are of normal weight.

Reference - Medical News Today
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