Obesity
Also called: overweight
A disorder involving excessive body fat that 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 often results from taking in more calories than are burned by exercise and normal daily activities.
Very common: More than 2 million cases per year (Indonesia)
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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