Morbidity of Obesity

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Morbid Obesity is associated with a number of adverse medical conditions including the following:

• Diabetes (type II)
• Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
• Cardiovascular Disease
• High Blood Pressure
• Gallstones, Osteoarthritis, increased Cancer risk
• Reduced Life Span

Other Legacies

• Impaired Mobility
• Difficulties with Personal Hygiene
• Difficulties with Relationships, Job
• Sexual difficulties
• Poor Self Esteem

And overall: Impaired Quality of Life