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  2. Obesity-associated morbidity - Wikipedia

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    Death rate from obesity, 2019. Obesity is a risk factor for many chronic physical and mental illnesses.. The health effects of being overweight but not obese are controversial, with some studies showing that the mortality rate for individuals who are classified as overweight (BMI 25.0 to 29.9) may actually be lower than for those with an ideal weight (BMI 18.5 to 24.9). [1]

  3. Obesity - Wikipedia

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    A BMI of ≥ 35 kg/m 2 and experiencing obesity-related health conditions or ≥ 40 or 45 kg/m 2 is morbid obesity. A BMI of ≥ 45 or 50 kg/m 2 is super obesity . As Asian populations develop negative health consequences at a lower BMI than Caucasians , some nations have redefined obesity; Japan has defined obesity as any BMI greater than 25 ...

  4. Fat acceptance movement - Wikipedia

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    The primary criticism is that fat acceptance ignores studies that have shown health issues to be linked to obesity and hence encourages an unhealthy lifestyle. [83] In 2008, Lily-Rygh Glen, a writer, musician, and former fat acceptance activist, interviewed multiple women who claimed to be rejected by their peers within the movement and labeled ...

  5. Category:Medical conditions related to obesity - Wikipedia

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    This category is for medical conditions which can cause, follow from, be aggravated by, or correlate with obesity. Subcategories This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.

  6. Biden proposes Medicare, Medicaid cover weight-loss drugs - AOL

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    The White House said an estimated 42% of the U.S. population has obesity, which is "a chronic disease, with increased risk of all-cause mortality and multiple related comorbidities such as ...

  7. Social stigma of obesity - Wikipedia

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    The results of this research article highlighted the importance of needing to increase research and policy attention to addressing weight and health-related stigma as an issue regarding prevention and treatment for obesity in order to consequently decrease weight-driven inequalities in communities and differing groups, primarily focused on race ...

  8. Lilly's weight-loss treatment Zepbound becomes first FDA ...

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    The regulator approved the drug for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity, the company said. The approval opens up a wide market of patients for Lilly at a time when ...

  9. Can developing type 2 diabetes before age 50 raise dementia risk?

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    Although type 2 diabetes — a condition where the body is not able to properly use or produce insulin — is normally seen in adults ages 45 and older, research shows a higher rate of younger ...