Excess weight affects nearly every part of the body. If you think about it, being obese is like walking around carrying another person.
Lifespan decreases 2-4 years for a BMI over 30 and decreases 8-10 years for a BMI over 40. It causes many secondary health problems, so called: comorbidities. The most common medical problems from excess weight are high cholesterol and high blood pressure which lead to heart disease, and diabetes.
In fact, 95% of type 2 diabetes is caused by excess weight. Other problems from excess weight include gallbladder disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) and even cancer. The cancer rate in patients with a BMI over 40 is 52%.
For more information, or to get started, register for a St. Rita’s Weight Management seminar.
St. Rita’s Medical Center
830 W. High St., Suite 150
Lima, Ohio 45801
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The entire team at St. Rita's Weight Management center is ready to see you and help you get on a path to LivWell! Prior to scheduling a consultation, we require each potential patient attend an information seminar to learn more about the problem of excess weight, to discover how our program might benefit you, and to discuss the different treatment options so you can decide which path to take. We're here to guide you. We are honored to help!