Obesity is known to be clearly linked to increased chances of cancer cells within the body. These cancer cells are highly harmful to the body’s natural biological system and can work to destroy healthy tissue in a certain area or spread entirely throughout the body.

Sleeping disorders stemming from obesity, such as sleep apnea or other respiratory dysfunctions, can cause individuals to suffer uncomfortable and potentially dangerous symptoms during sleep.

This condition is a joint disease caused by the loss of cartilage over time resulting in the painful scraping of bones against each other. Obesity can cause or speed up the process of osteoarthritis by placing excess pressure on the joints, causing the joints to wear down over time.

This heart condition is caused by the buildup of plaque within the body’s blood vessels linked to excess weight or the continuous consumption of fatty foods. If a blood vessel clots, blood flow to the heart will stop, leading to a heart attack, stroke and, in some cases, cardiac arrest.

People who are overweight or obese and practice little to no activity are highly susceptible to Type 2 Diabetes. Patients with Type 2 Diabetes mainly experience symptoms such as hyperglycemia and insulin resistance where the body cannot maintain normal blood glucose levels.

Strokes can be directly linked to excess weight as obesity causes an increase in blood pressure or clotting of major vessels. Without proper blood circulation, blood flow to the brain can be limited or blocked which could lead to a stroke.

Hypertension is the elevation of pressure in the arteries. Upon buildup of this pressure, patients are vulnerable to various heart conditions such as heart failure, stroke, infarction, or end-stage kidney failure.

The inability to conceive after several attempts can also stem from obesity. Hormonal imbalances linked to obesity can inhibit reproductive capabilities in both men and women.