Overweight people have a higher incidence of heart disease, the nation's number one killer. Atherosclerosis - Atherosclerosis is the deposit of fatty material in the lining of the arterial wall. It can result rupture or narrowing of the blood vesseles which may lead to stroke or heart attack. Studies show a marked increase in the occurrence of atherosclerosis in overweight people. Gall Bladder Disease - A significantly higher incidence of gall bladder disease is observed in overweight people than those of normal weight.
Anesthetic rest is increased in overweight people and asthmatics.
Diabetes - Diabetes is more common in obese patients than in patients of normal weight. Sventy to eighty five per cent of diabetics have a history of obesity. This can cause complicated delivery. Overweight women have more difficult pregnancies and increased infant deaths. Surgical procedures are more difficult in overweight individuals.