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Obesity, the Disease

Morbid obesity is a serious disease affecting more than 6 million Americans. A person diagnosed with this condition generally weighs at least twice or 100 pounds more than his or her ideal weight. The National Institute of Health report that morbid obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing life-threatening disease such as diabetes, cancer and hypertension. Sufficient weight loss can improve your health, reduce your risk of developing associated conditions, and enhance your quality of life.