What Is Degenerative Joint Disease?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Obesity
There are many good reasons to try and get yourself to a healthy weight if you are obese. Obesity can present a very real threat to your health in the short term, while it can also contribute to complications further down the line. One such complication is degenerative joint disease.
Obese people are simply heavier, and this means that additional weight is placed on the joints when they are being used. This, in turn, means that the cartilage will be worn down faster than usual. Degenerative joint disease aside, they are many reasons why obese people should try and get themselves to a healthy weight.
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