Coronary heart disease

Type 2 diabetes

Cancers (endometrial, breast, colon and others)

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Dyslipidemia (disruption of lipid metabolism, e.g., high cholesterol and triacylglycerols)

Stroke

Liver and gallbladder disease

Sleep apnea and respiratory problems

Osteoarthritis (degeneration of cartilage and underlying bone at a joint)

Gynecological problems (abnormal menses, infertility)

Information from: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site (www.cdc.gov).