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Can Obesity Cause Heart Problems?

I am female 60 , I have no tobacco or alcohol use but I am obese , is this a significant heart risk , I have only mild htn, I am enrolled in a st loss program and trying to exercise daily , I became aware of my need for change after my husband recently suffered a major heart attack
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yes obesity is one of the greatest risk factor for developing heart attack and other heart problems.....
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Can Obesity Cause Heart Problems?

Hello yes obesity is one of the greatest risk factor for developing heart attack and other heart problems.....