What are the short term and long term consequences of childhood obesity?

Short term:

-Difficult to stand and walk.

-High cholesterol and blood pressure.

- Shortness of breath during routine activities.

-Difficulty in sleeping and breathing while sleeping.

- Increased joint aches and pains.

Long term:

- Cardiovascular disease.

- Hypertension.

-Sleep apnea.

-Stroke.

-Type II diabetes.

-Osteoarthritis.

-Some cancers, including breast cancer.