Obesity
Excess body fat, typically BMI ≥30, that increases risk of chronic disease.
Obesity is excess body fat, generally defined as a BMI of 30 or higher, that raises the risk of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and many cancers. Even a 5–10% weight loss meaningfully improves blood pressure, glucose, and lipid profiles, so modest goals are worthwhile. Effective management combines diet, activity, and behavior change, with pharmacotherapy or bariatric surgery added when appropriate.
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