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obesity

obesity means having an unhealthy amount of body fat. this puts your health in danger.

obesity puts you at greater risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, sleep apnea, some types of cancer, and stroke.

treatment involves a long-term plan for making lifestyle changes. medicine or surgery is sometimes used.

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