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How can being overweight affect your health?

Answer:
High blood pressure
Type 2 Diabetes
Heart Disease
Back, neck, and other bone and joint problems
Carpal Tunnel
Gout
Infertility
Pancreatitis
Incontinence
Increased risk of Cancer
Increased risk of Sleep Apnea
Increased risk of Stroke
Increased risk of Heart Attack

Extreme cases can cause loss of some or all mobility or life. For more in-depth information, please see the page links, further down this page, listed under Related Questions.
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