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Consequences of Obesity

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Medical consequences aside, severe overweight can lead to numerous other problems, including real psychological difficulties. Subtle put-downs, outright criticism, and even insults all take their toll. Years of discrimination can batter self-esteem to the point that psychotherapy is needed along with an attack on the excess weight.

Last Updated: January 1, 2003

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