Five health risks of obesity

Cardiovascular diseases

Obesity significantly increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke

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Type 2 diabetes

Excessive body fat can lead to insulin resistance. As a result, blood sugar levels remain elevated, leading to hyperglycaemia

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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Excessive fat accumulation in the liver can lead to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). If left unmanaged, NAFLD can progress to more severe conditions

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Hypertension or high blood pressure

Excess body fat increases the workload on the heart and can lead to high blood pressure. Untreated hypertension can damage blood vessels, heart, other organs

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

OSA is caused by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep. Excess body fat can lead to airway obstruction, leading to snoring and disrupted sleep

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