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    Obesity was earlier an issue of vanity, but it has now been linked to a number of health problems Story

    Obesity was earlier an issue of vanity, but it has now been linked to a number of health problems

    Obesity was earlier an issue of vanity, but it has now been linked to a number of health problems and that gives a strong reason for overweight people to consider weight loss seriously.  The contributing factors for this condition may be diverse, but it is necessary overcome this problem failing to which, it will take a severe toll over your health.  If you have tried everything from crash diets to excessive exercise to lose weight, but all in vain, its time to consider bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery, also known as obesity weight loss surgery involves surgical manipulation of the stomach to reduce food intake, and, in some cases, to reduce the absorption of calories into the body.  Any person whose BMI exceeds 40 is considered morbidly obese and needs bariatric surgery. There are different types of bariatric surgery- (Read more about Obesity was earlier an issue of vanity, but it has now been linked to a number of health problems)

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    Overweight and obesity have been on the rise and has been one of the major health related problems that the world is seeing today. Obesity and overweight has a direct impact on healthy living. Heart disease, diabetes, many types of cancer, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, chronic musculoskeletal problems, etc. are few of the health disorders that are largely seen in overweight and obese people. (Read more about Bariatric Surgery)

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