Obesity Effects On the Body and Mind

Number 1: Stroke - Obesity can cause high blood pressure, which is the leading cause of stroke.

1. Risk of Stroke

High blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke.

Number 2: Heart Disease and Heart Attack: Obesity can cause high blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar, which can harden arteries and cause heart disease, increasing the risk of heart attack.

2. Increased Risk of Heart Disease and Heart Attack

High blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar can harden arteries and increase the risk of heart attack.

3. Type 2 Diabetes

The body becomes resistant to insulin, leading to high blood sugar and increasing the risk of Type 2 diabetes.

4. Liver Disease

Excess fat can build up around the liver, leading to damage and even liver failure.

5. Gallbladder Problems

Obesity increases the risk of gallstones, which may require surgery.

6. Kidney Failure

Diabetes and high blood pressure can lead to chronic kidney disease.

$Number 7: Muscle mass and bone density may deteriorate, leading to disability and fracture risk.$

7. Weakened Muscles and Bones

Muscle mass and bone density may deteriorate, leading to disability and fracture risk.

8. Gastroesophageal Reﬂux Disease

A higher risk of GERD, where stomach acids leak into the esophagus, has been associated with obesity.

9. Skin Fold Rashes

Discolored and thickened rashes may occur at skin folds and creases.

Number 10: Infertility - Obesity can make it more difficult for females to get pregnant, as well as increase the risk of pregnancy complications. Overweight and obese males are more likely to produce lower numbers of sperm, or no sperm at all, making conception more difficult.

Obesity can make it more difficult for females to get pregnant, as well as increase the risk of pregnancy complications. Overweight and obese males are more likely to produce lower numbers of sperm, or no sperm at all, making conception more difficult.