Obesity is a disease that affects all facets of health and wellbeing, and is associated with a wide range of diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. 1, 2 The morbidity associated with obesity is so significant that it limits life expectancy. 3
As well as the effects on physical health, obesity has chronic and debilitating effects on psychosocial health and function. Obesity is associated with poor mental health outcomes, reduced social participation, reduced economic opportunity, and reduced quality of life. 4-5
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