Possible Side Effects of Obesity
While most of us already know that being overweight or obese can increase a child or adolescent's risk for low self-esteem, did you know that there are many other risks and complications associated with overweight and obesity?
- Type 2 diabetes
- Increased risk of heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Breathing problems
- Trouble sleeping (sleep apnea)
- Depression
- Anxiety
- High total cholesterol (Dyslipidemia)
- Stroke
- Gallbladder disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Some cancers (endometrial, breast and colon)
