The following are just a few of the health issues and diseases that can be brought on by obesity:

• Type 2 diabetes
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Stroke
• Male-related cancers (i.e. colon, rectum or prostate)
• Female-related cancers (i.e. uterine, cervical or ovarian)
• Dyslipidemia
• High Cholesterol
• Osteoarthritis (especially on weight-bearing joints)
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Respiratory problems
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or heartburn
• Infertility
• Urinary stress incontinence
• Menstrual irregularities
• Lymphedema
• Depression

Note: Obesity-related health issues can be reversed with weight loss surgery, combined with healthy eating and lifestyle habits.