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    What are the impacts of obesity?

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  • Dr Philip Le Page

    Bariatric (Obesity) Surgeon, General Surgeon, Laparoscopic Surgeon, Upper GI Surgeon (Abdominal)

    Dr Le Page is one of Sydney's leading Laparoscopic, Upper GIT, Obesity and General surgeons. He has an established practice in Sydney treating both private … View Profile

    Obesity affects at least 1 in 3 adults in Australia, with men having higher rates of obesity than women. It is a debilitating condition and is often associated with health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, reflux, sleep apnoea and painful joints. Obestity can significantly affect daily wellbeing (for eg through fatigue, poor sleep), result in lifelong medication and increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, cancer and premature death.

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