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Obesity health problem

Obesity cartoon showing health problems associated with obesity.

Obesity illustration showing health problems associated with obesity such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, sleeping disorders and several types of cancer.

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Published: 1 July 2011Updated: 28 August 2025Size: 1.63 MB
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