Obesity

Medically, to determine if someone is obese, there is a parameter called “body mass index”, or BMI, that is calculated using a person’s height and weight.

A BMI score of greater than 30 indicates obesity.

Obesity causes several health risks including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke, and many other conditions.

Studies have shown that obesity even can shorten a person’s life.

Life-style modifications are key to prevent the problems caused by obesity.

This includes exercising, improving your diet, quit smoking and limiting alcohol. Weight reduction procedures are seen as a last resort (See Weight loss procedures).

This guide gives general information. It does not replace advice from your own doctor.