Dr. Grace O'Malley:

Comorbidity is comprised of two parts. First, I shall outline the physical comorbidities that go with obesity. Amazingly, the human body is able to store fat in every cell of the body, which is why the human race has survived so long. Unfortunately, it means that every organ of the body is affected by obesity. Unlike most other conditions, with obesity children and adults present with multiple comorbidities. In other words, heart problems, breathing problems, liver problems and mental health problems, which increases the complexity of the condition.

Second, there are social comorbidities that go with deprivation. We have encountered homelessness, parental anxiety, depression, financial distress, and sometimes substance abuse, and also unsafe neighbourhoods. There is a huge difference if a child grows up in a deprived area in Ireland. For example, advertisements and the food environment seem to be quite different.