An unhealthy weight can hurt all parts of your body. Health issues that are associated with overweight and obesity include:

• Type 2 diabetes
• Heart disease and stroke
• Certain kinds of cancer
• Sleep apnea
• Osteoarthritis
• Gallbladder disease
• Fatty liver disease
• Depression
• Complications of pregnancy

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