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Bookmark or Share- Obesity - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicPeople with obesity are more likely to develop a number of potentially serious health problems, including: Heart disease and strokes. Obesity makes you more likely to have high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels, which are risk factors for heart disease and strokes. Type 2 diabetes.
- Obesity - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicPeople with obesity need to get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity physical activity. This can help prevent further weight gain or maintain the loss of a modest amount of weight. You'll probably need to gradually increase the amount you exercise as your endurance and fitness improve. Keep moving.
- Class III Obesity (Formerly Known as Morbid Obesity) - Cleveland ClinicClass III obesity, formerly known as morbid obesity, is a complex chronic disease in which a person has a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher or a BMI of 35 or higher and is experiencing obesity-related health conditions.
- Definitions, Classification, and Epidemiology of ObesityWithin the United States, prevalence rates for generalized obesity (BMI > 30 kg/m 2), extreme obesity (BMI > 40 kg/m 2), and central obesity continue to rise in children and adults with peak obesity rates occurring in the 5 th -6 th decades. Women may have equal or greater obesity rates than men depending on race, but less central obesity than men.
- Adult Obesity Facts | Obesity | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and ...At a glance. Obesity is a serious, common, and costly chronic disease. More than 2 in 5 U.S. adults have obesity. Obesity affects some groups more than others, including non-Hispanic Black adults and adults with less education. Many adults with obesity have other serious chronic diseases, including diabetes and heart disease.
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