Adverse effects of obesity that are not life threatening but decrease quality of life include
a. arthritis.
b. heart disease.
c. diabetes mellitus.
d. high blood pressure.
A
Obesity increases risk of all of these disorders. Arthritis is not life threatening, but decreases quality of life. Heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and high blood pressure all increase risk of mor-tality.
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