Does weight affect my health?
Weight can affect everyone’s health differently. When you’re at a healthy weight you’re at less risk of health problems such as:
- type 2 diabetes
- high blood pressure
- high cholesterol
- stroke
- osteoarthritis
- certain types of cancer
If your weight is affecting your health and quality of life, there are small changes that you can make.
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