*2.2.2 Obesity and diabetes*

The prevalence of obesity in the world is increasing in a very worrying way across all ages [27]. The relationship between obesity and CVD is clear. It has been shown how it contributes to atherosclerosis through different mechanisms. On the other hand, it must be taken into account that obesity is a risk factor for other comorbidities such as diabetes, sleep apnea, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and even cancer [28, 29].
