Obesity
Also called: overweight
A disorder that involves having too much body fat, which increases the risk of health problems.
- Usually self-treatable
- Usually self-diagnosable
- Lab tests or imaging not required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
Obesity is a disorder that involves having too much body fat, usually a body mass index — also known as BMI — of 30 or greater. It increases the risk of serious health problems. Obesity often results from taking in more calories than are burned by exercise and typical daily activities.
Very common: More than 3 million US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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