Obesity is one of the most serious health risks. It causes many long-term illnesses that are a public heath threat and increases the risk of premature death.
Apart from cancer, obesity causes numerous other diseases, such as type-2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular diseases, asthma, musculoskeletal disorders, sleep apnoea, and biliary and pancreatic diseases. A connection has been proved between obesity and dementia and depression. Physical functional capacity and workability are weakened due to obesity.