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. 2005 Jan;2(1):36–42.

Table 2.

Complications of weight gain

  • Cardiovascular

  • -increased trigylcerides and cholesterol

  • -hypertension/cor pulmonale

  • -atherosclerosis

  • Endocrine

  • -new onset of Type II diabetes in children and adults

  • -early menses/polycystic ovarian syndrome

  • -hormonal changes

  • -infertility and increased pregnancy risks

  • Gallbladder disease

  • Pulmonary

  • -sleep apnea

  • -pulmonary hypertension

  • Orthopedic

  • -musculoskeletal disorders

  • -decreased mobility

  • Psychological

  • -Low self-esteem

  • -demotivation