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• High cholesterol levels
• Stroke
• Liver and gallbladder disease
• Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
• Arthritis
• Abnormal menstrual periods and infertility in women
• Certain cancers Overweight and obese people do not live as long as people who stay at a healthy body weight throughout their lives . Being overweight or obese increases your chances of dying from hypertension , type 2 diabetes , coronary heart disease , stroke , gallbladder disease , osteoarthritis , sleep apnea , respiratory problems , dyslipidemia and endometrial , breast , prostate , and colon cancers . In-depth guides and practical advice about obesity are available from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health .
Not only are more adults overweight or obese , but more children are , too . Among children and teens , about 17 % are obese . This number is about three times higher than it was a few decades ago . Some of the same health problems affecting obese adults can also affect obese children . These include heart disease , risk factors such as high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure , as well as asthma , sleep apnea , type 2 diabetes , muscle and joint problems , and liver disease . Obese children and teens are also at higher risk for social and psychological problems , such as discrimination and poor self-esteem .
If you have a terminal diagnosis , our hospice can provide nursing , psychosocial , and spiritual care along with pain control to help you get through the most difficult time of one ’ s life . We also have Victory Medical Equipment , which sells a variety of medical supplies , walkers , wheel chairs , scooters , beds , mattresses , and more . Call our corporate office toll-free at 888-815-7922 or www . victoryhospice . com and they can point you to the location nearest you .
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