| http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#value | - Obesity is a prominent feature of the metabolic syndrome.10 The association between obesity and hypertension is well documented, and obesity can worsen other risk factors.15 Obesity in patients with type 2 diabetes is associated with atherogenic changes in lipids and lipoproteins.2 For example, triglyceride levels are generally higher in obese persons than in lean persons.15
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