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 Symptoms of Obesity

Currently, 1 in 3 adults are considered obese in the U.S. According to data from Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), adult obesity rates now exceed 35% in 12 states, 30% in 35 states and 25% in 48 states. Middle-aged adults and seniors have the highest obesity percentages of age groups in the U.S. as well.

As reported by the CDC, there are many risks of obesity including:

• – Stroke
• – Coronary heart disease
• – Gallbladder disease
• – High blood pressure (hypertension)
• – Type 2 diabetes
• – Osteoarthritis
• – Sleep apnea and breathing problems
• – Erectile dysfunction and sexual health issues
• – Lower quality of life
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Signs of obesity can include:

• – Sudden loss of breath
• – Increased sweating
• – Increased snoring
• – Inability to handle sudden physical activity
• – Extreme daily exhaustion
• – Back and joint pain
• – Feelings of isolation