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The Silent Health Risks of Being Overweight

by Ali Zavery

Covering: doctor-led weight management overweight health complications long term effects of excess weight overweight and heart disease overweight and diabetes risk visceral fat health risks

Understand the real health risks of being overweight, including heart disease, diabetes and inflammation, from an evidence-based medical perspective.

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Advice, prescriptions, pathology requests and referrals are provided only when the consulting doctor considers them clinically appropriate.

Telehealth is not suitable for every medical situation. Patients will be advised when an in-person assessment or urgent care is more appropriate. In an emergency, call 000.

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