Obesity
Complications
Is Your Weight Putting You at Risk?
Obesity usually results from a combination of causes and factors, including
- Genetics
- Family lifestyle
- Inactivity
- Unhealthy diet
- Medical problems
- Certain medications
- Social and economic issues
- Age
- Pregnancy
- Quitting smoking
- Lack of sleep
Signs & Symptoms
- BMI greater than 25
- Waist circumference greater than 35” for women and 40” for men
- Two or more conditions in the box below
Conditions Commonly Associated with Obesity
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- High blood sugar/diabetes
- Heart disease
- Other chronic diseases
Classes & Screenings
View interactive workshop sessions for chronic disease self-management.