Chronic Diseases

Obesity and Chronic Diseases

Obesity is a chronic disease with a multifactorial etiology including genetics, environment, metabolism, lifestyle, and behavioral components. Obesity is a complex health issue resulting from a combination of causes and individual factors such as behavior and genetics. Obesity is serious because it is associated with poorer mental health outcomes and reduced quality of life. Obesity is also associated with the leading causes of death in the United States and worldwide, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer.