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Complications
Cardiovascular Disease
Heart and blood vessel disease — the leading cause of obesity-related death.
PLAIN ENGLISH
Patient-Friendly Explanation
Excess weight strains your heart and blood vessels. Obesity increases risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure. The good news: losing weight dramatically reduces these risks.
MEDICAL
Clinical Definition
Obesity contributes to CVD through multiple pathways: hypertension, dyslipidaemia, insulin resistance, inflammation, and increased cardiac workload. A 10kg weight loss reduces cardiovascular mortality by 20-25%.
KEY INSIGHT
Why It Matters
CVD remains the number one cause of death in Singapore. Medical weight management is one of the most effective preventative interventions available.
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns. Accord Medical Clinic Singapore is an MOH-registered medical clinic in Singapore. Dr Joseph Wang (Family Physician) provides medical weight management consultations.