Answer: Diabetes Hypertension Hyperlipidemia Coronary artery disease Cerebral vascular disease Degenerative arthritis Obstuctive sleep apnea Gallbladder disease Cancers of endometrium, breast, colon, and prostate Psychological complications (depression, poor self-esteem, discrimination)   Reference: Stein CJ, Colditz GA: The epidemic of obesity. JCEM 89(6):2522-2525, 2004. 

Answer: Waist circumference can also be used to diagnose obesity. Health risks of obesity are correlated with visceral (abdominal) adiposity. People with larger waist sizes have increased risks of obesity-related disorders such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Waist circumference is determined by placing a tape measure horizontally around the abdomen at the level of [...]

Answer: Obesity is the level of overweightness associated with significant mortality and morbidity. Obesity is determined by body mass index (BMI). The BMI is calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by height in meters squared (weight in kg)/(height in meters)2. Individuals are currently considered overweight if the BMI is greater than 25. Levels of obesity [...]