This is scientifically proven and also reported by CDC . The higher risk is for:
- All-causes of death.
- High blood pressure (hypertension).
- Coronary heart disease.
- Type 2 diabetes.
- Stroke.
- High LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides (dyslipidemia).
- Gallbladder disease.
- Osteoarthritis (a breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint).
- Sleep apnea and breathing problems.
- Mental illness such as clinical depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders.
- Many types of cancers.
- Low quality of life.
- Body pain and difficulty with physical functioning.