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What are the health problems strongly associated with obesity?

Alex Robboy , CAS, MSW, ACSW, LCSW — Founder & executive director

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What are the health problems strongly associated with obesity?

  • High cholesterol
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Diabetes (type 2)
  • High blood pressure
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Problems with joints
  • Muscle pain
  • Heart problems
  • Shortness of breath
  • PCOS
  • Gastrointestinal problems
  • Muscle pain
  • Headaches
  • Increased risk of stroke
  • Hormonal imbalances
  • One on four women with binge eating disorder has a hormonal imbalance caused by restrictive dieting and weight.
  • A higher rate of depression, substance abuse and nicotine addiction.

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