Benefits of Weight Loss to Reduce Risk of Severe Diseases Obesity or Overweight problem is rapidly increasing in the society. It is one of the most neglected diseases in the world. Today, not only adults but also children are suffering from obesity problem. Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fa t. As per the survey, Obesity in India has reached epidemic proportions in the 21st century and affecting around 5% of the country's total population. Childhood obesity is becoming big challenge in India. If you are obese or overweight then losing excess weight can reduce the risk of potentially serious health problems such as: · Type 2 diabetes · High blood pressure · Heart disease and strokes · Certain types of cancer · ...