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Health Encyclopedia: Obesity Related Complications
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Complications
General Adverse Effects of Obesity. Obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or over, accounts for nearly 300,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. It is associated with more chronic health problems than smoking, heavy drinking, or being poor. Furthermore, given the current increase in obesity, it will surpass smoking as the most important preventable cause of death in America.
Some studies indicate that the following health risks by body mass:
- The lowest risks for heart disease,...
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Signs of Internal Organ Cancer On Your Skin
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The Uncertainty of It All
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Dr. Eisner Answers Your Questions About Acid Reflux
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Ovarian Cancer: Listening for the Body's Signals
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Metformin and Cancer
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Anemia: Introduction
Anemia is an abnormal reduction in red blood cells.This photmicrograph shows normal red blood cells (RBCs) as seen in the microscope after staining.Anemia is a global problem, at its... Read more »Peptic Ulcers: Diagnosis
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Alcoholism reduces life expectancy by 10 - 12 years. Next to smoking, it is the most common preventable cause of death in America. Although studies indicate that adults who drink... Read more »Acid Reflux Causes
CausesAnyone who a large amount of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or taking a nap after eating a large meal high in fatty,... Read more »Hodgkin's Disease: Other Treatments
...than the use or radiation or chemotherapy alone. They include breast, lung, thyroid, melanoma, and gastrointestinal cancers, which usually develop in near or in the areas treated with radiation.... Read more »
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