Obese people are at a higher risk for a variety of illnesses and health issues, including the following: Death from any reason (mortality) Blood pressure is too high (hypertension) High LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high triglyceride levels (dyslipidemia) Diabetes type 2 Coronary artery disease Stroke Gallbladder dysfunction Osteoarthritis (a breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint) Sleep apnea and breathing difficulties Increased oxidative stress and chronic inflammation Some types of cancer (endometrial, breast, colon, kidney, gallbladder, and liver) Poor Life quality Clinical depression, anxiety, and other mental diseases are examples of mental illnesses. Pain in the body and trouble with physical functioning