A health care professional is speaking to a weight-loss support group and encourages the participants to have regular screening for medical conditions that are related to obesity. Which conditions does the professional include in this list? (Select all that apply.)

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The three leading causes of death in the US related to obesity are cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. The professional would encourage the participants to be screened for these conditions. Obesity is not linked to cirrhosis of the liver or dementias.

A Health Care Professional Is Speaking to a Weight-Loss Support