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2. Obesity-associated morbidity - Wikipedia

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   Death rate from obesity, 2019. Obesity is a risk factor for many chronic physical and mental illnesses.. The health effects of being overweight but not obese are controversial, with some studies showing that the mortality rate for individuals who are classified as overweight (BMI 25.0 to 29.9) may actually be lower than for those with an ideal weight (BMI 18.5 to 24.9). [1]

3. Obesity - Wikipedia

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   Obesity increases a person's risk of developing various metabolic diseases, cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis, Alzheimer disease, depression, and certain types of cancer. [36] Depending on the degree of obesity and the presence of comorbid disorders, obesity is associated with an estimated 2–20 year shorter life expectancy.

4. Obesity in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Share of adults that are obese, 1975 to 2016. Obesity is common in the United States and is a major health issue associated with numerous diseases, specifically an increased risk of certain types of cancer, coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and cardiovascular disease, as well as significant increases in early mortality and economic costs. [1]

5. Heart Risks Jump for People Who Have Excess Weight for a ...

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   Earlier treatment could help decrease risk of stroke, heart attack Matthew I. Tomey, MD , a cardiologist at the Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital, says that findings will help physicians treat ...

6. Health at Every Size - Wikipedia

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   Diagram of the medical complications of obesity, from the US CDC. Proponents claim that evidence from certain scientific studies has provided some rationale for a shift in focus in health management from weight loss to a weight-neutral approach in individuals who have a high risk of type 2 diabetes and/or symptoms of cardiovascular disease, and that a weight-inclusive approach focusing on ...

7. “Intimacy Is Awful, Painful, Uncomfortable”: Wife Opens Up ...

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   Text discussing health risks of being overweight, including diabetes and heart disease concerns. Text discussing a woman's relationship struggles due to her overweight boyfriend's snoring.