I can't really say, actually. However, obesity increases the risk for several diseases like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
No one is really sure why women have more instances of obesity, but it's a huge problem. People who are obese have higher instances of type 2 diabetes, depression, cardiovascular diseases and even cancer!
Is obesity as big of a problem in america as some people are making it out to be? This is what I know: Two thirds of American men are overweight or obese, and more than that are so for women. Oh wow, really? Would you happen to know an overall percentage of obesity in America? I'm not sure of the exact number, but America has among the highest percentage of obese in the world. That's not good! Is there anything the average American can do to fight obesity? Absolutely! Obesity is usually preventable in most cases through a combination of personal choices and social changes. Ah, yes, see that's the hard part, isn't it, haha! You mentioned women had a different rate than men with being diagnosed with obesity, could you tell me what it is?
Obesity increases the likelihood of various diseases and conditions, particularly cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer, osteoarthritis and depression.