How obesity can lead to health complications

Published 7 January, 2026Updated 8 January, 2026

2/3 of people in the UK are now overweight or obese. Being overweight can lead to serious health conditions, such as:

  • Type 2 diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Sleep apnoea
  • Cardiovascular disease

Source: nhs.uk/conditions/obesity

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