Table 8.

Conditions associated with obesity

Current

• Type 2 diabetes

• Insulin resistance (metabolic) syndrome: hyperinsulinism, dyslipidaemia, hypertension

• Polycystic ovarian syndrome

• Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis

• Asthma

• Psychological morbidity, including higher rates of low self esteem, depression, suicide attempts

• Poor academic achievement

• Arthritis

Future

• Excess mortality (from cardiovascular disease, cancer, all causes)

• Reduced professional, financial, and marital expectations