The chronic and progressive impact of obesity
Associated Risks
Associated Risks
The chronic and progressive threat of obesity
Obesity is a disease that can impact more than your patients’ weight
The complications associated with obesity affect multiple organ systems. According to the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA), there are 57 comorbidities associated with obesity.1,2

- Migraines, Depression, Pseudotumor cerebri, Obstructive sleep apnea
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Asthma
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Metabolic syndrome
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome
- Venous stasis disease
- Cardiovascular disease, Hypertension
- Dyslipidemia, Hypercholesterolemia
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Cancer (various)
- Stress urinary incontinence
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Gout
The above list is not exhaustive and is intended to illustrate only a range of key complications.
Increased BMI results in higher risk of mortality
For every 5 kg/m2 BMI increment above the range of 22.5-25 kg/m2, there is a 30% increase in overall mortality.3,4



The younger patients with obesity are, the higher the risk of losing years off their life5
See how obesity affected Patty's life

Risk Assessment Tool
This external tool will help you determine your patients' risk.

Risk Assessment Tool
This external tool will help you determine your patients' risk.