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Obesity is a complex medical condition characterized by excessive accumulation of body fat to an extent that it negatively impacts health. It's typically defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater, although this measure has limitations and doesn't account for body composition.
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Key aspects of obesity include:
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- Imbalance between calorie intake and energy expenditure.
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- Genetic and environmental factors contributing to its development.
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- Association with numerous health complications.
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Obesity is considered a major public health concern due to its prevalence and associated health risks. These risks include:
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- Increased adipose tissue mass
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- Hormonal imbalances
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- Chronic low-grade inflammation
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- Cardiovascular diseases
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- Type 2 diabetes
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- Certain cancers
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- Osteoarthritis
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- Sleep apnea
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# Hashtags
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#obesity
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#body_weight
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#type_2_diabetes
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#hyperphagia
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#hyperblog
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