(Source: The Surgeon General)
>> Premature death. It is estimated that 300,000 deaths per year in the USA are attributable to obesity. The more you weigh, the greater the risk. If your BMI is greater than 30 you have a 50-100% higher risk of premature death compared to a person with a healthy weight.
>> Heart disease. The incidence of heart attack, congestive heart failure, sudden cardiac death, angina and abnormal heart rhythm is greater for people whose BMI is above 25.
>> Hypertension. An obese person has twice the risk of having high blood pressure compared to someone of normal weight.
>> Cholesterol/Blood fat. If you are obese your levels of blood fat will be higher and your levels of HDL (good cholesterol) will be lower than those of a person of normal weight.
>> Diabetes. If you put on 11-18 pounds your risk of developing diabetes type 2 are double, compared to a person who has not gained weight. More than 80% of people with diabetes are overweight/obese.
>> Cancer. A person who is overweight/obese has a higher risk of developing the following cancers: colon, gall bladder, kidney, prostate, post-menopausal breast cancer.
>> Sleep apnea. A much higher percentage of obese people suffer from interrupted breathing while sleeping than people of normal weight.
>> Arthritis. Your risk of developing arthritis goes up 9-13% for every 2-pounds extra weight you put on.
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