Fact and fiction about weight related issues

Overweight and obesity are known risk factors for:

heart disease
diabetes
gallbladder disease
hypertension
osteoarthritis (degeneration of cartilage and bone of joints)
sleep apnea and other breathing problems
stroke
some forms of cancer (uterine, breast, colorectal, kidney, and gallbladder)

Obesity is also associated with:

complications of pregnancy
psychological disorders such as depression
menstrual irregularities
high blood cholesterol
hirsutism (presence of excess body and facial hair)
increased surgical risk
stress incontinence (urine leakage caused by weak pelvic-floor muscles)