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The health consequences of rising obesity are not clear

Although the incidence of overweight and obesity are increasing, the health consequences of the increasing incidence are not clear.

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The health consequences of rising obesity are not clear
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Body fat's role in excess mortality and morbidity remains uncertain
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Increased risk of Type 2 diabetes
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Increased risk of several cancers
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Increased risk of heart disease
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Increased risk of musculoskeletal disability
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Increased risk of gastrointestinal disease
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Increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
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Increased risk of psychological and social problems
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Increased risk of reproductive and urological problems
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Increased risk of sleep apnoea and asthma
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Inequality of impact
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Individual tragedy
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Life expectancy at birth has increased over the last 30 years
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