Obesity means having too much body fat. It is not the same as being overweight, or weighing too much. A person may be overweight from extra muscle, bone, or water, as well as from having too much fat. Both terms mean that a person's weight is higher than what is thought to be healthy for his or her height. Obesity is a potentially life-threatening condition that can contribute to many serious illnesses, including:
Type-2 Diabetes
Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia
Respiratory disease
Sleep apnea
Depression
Menstrual irregularity
Amenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea
Urinary stress incontinence
Asthma/pulmonary disorder
Cancer
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Degenerative joint disease (DJD)
Heart disease
Gallstones
Fatty liver disease
Coronary artery disease
Stroke
Osteoarthritis
Infertility
MORBID OBESITY Morbid obesity is considered clinically severe. Surgical qualifications include:
>200% of ideal weight or >100 lb overweight
Body Mass Index (BMI) of ≥40
BMI ≥35 with one or more severe co-morbid conditions
WHAT IS BMI According to the National Institute of Health, Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women. Calculate your BMI now.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
More than 65% of adults are overweight or obese.
32% of children are overweight.
4.8% of adults are morbidly obese.
Total medical cost for obesity in 2003 was $75 billion.
325,000 obesity-related deaths occur annually.
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