Assess

Health Risks of Obesity

Obesity is associated with major health risks such as:

• Heart disease
• Type 2 diabetes
• Arthritis and other joint problems
• High blood pressure
• Gallbladder disorders
• Cancers such as breast, uterine and colon cancers
• Digestive disorders
• Asthma and other breathing disorders
• Fertility and pregnancy problems
• Urinary incontinence
• Shorter life expectancy compared to people of normal weight

Obesity influences your psychological and social well-being

• Negative self-image
• Social isolation and discrimination
• Depression

Obesity affects your overall quality of life

• Difficulty moving quickly affecting your normal day-to-day tasks
• Experience breathlessness and tiredness more quickly
• Difficulty in maintaining personal hygiene