Obesity And Short-Term Health Conditions

What short-term and long-term health conditions are direct consequences of the obesity epidemic?

The short-term and long-term health conditions that are direct consequences of the obesity epidemic are Type 2 diabetes, which is the major cause of obesity in the country, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, gastroesophageal reflux disease, certain cancers, psychological and emotional problems, quality of life changes, and ultimately leads to an early death.

What individual and societal changes can help reverse the obesity epidemic?

Individual and societal changes can help reverse the obesity epidemic by first visiting their personal physician to gain advice and help with controlling their body weight and help to determine whether