Health Consequences of Obesity in Adults

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Clues

  • 1. Increased uric acid in blood 2. Forms solid deposits in joints. 3. Increased weight- increased risk. (4)
  • 1. Polycystic ovarian syndrome 2. Excess oestrogen- hormonal imbalance & prevents ovulation. (9, 8)
  • 1. Snore heavily 2. Stop breathing for short periods of time. 3. Daytime sleepiness. 4. Heart failure. Weight loss helps. (5, 6)
  • 1. Social discrimination 2. Low self-esteem. 3. Depression. 4. Anxiety 5. Suicide. (6, 6, 8)
  • Extra weight- extra pressure on lungs. (11, 6)
  • Increased risk of CHD and stroke. Caused by obesity/ alcohol/ inactivity/ smoking/ too much salt. (4, 5, 8)
  • Knee hip and back pain because of extra pressure on joints. Weight loss improves symptoms. (14)
  • Risk increases as weight increases. Weight loss can increase risk of gallstones. (11, 7)
  • Type 2- early death/ CHD/ stroke/ blindness. Reduce risk by losing weight & exercising more- helps control blood sugar levels & reduce diabetes medication. (8)
  • Women- uterus/ cervix/ gallbladder/ ovary/ breast/ colon. Men- colorectal/ prostate (6)

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