General Health
Articles on the health effects of obesity, childhood obesity and general health.
General Health Childhood Obesity: What Families and Communities Can Do
Obesity is not only a problem for adults. This article sums up what an international report found and how children can be…
General Health What Are the Health Effects of Obesity?
Severe obesity is linked to many other conditions. This article explains its links with diabetes, the heart, stroke, sleep apnoea and cancer.
General Health Obesity and Infection Risk: How Are They Linked?
Obesity can weaken the immune system and affect how well the lungs work. This article explains why infections can be more severe…
General Health What Is the Economic Burden of Obesity?
Obesity is a complex disease that raises healthcare costs and affects school, work and the economy. This article explains the main links.