CONDITIONS

Obesity

Obesity is defined as excess body weight for a given height, measured as a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 30. There are three degrees of obesity:

  • Grade I: BMI between 30 and 34.9
  • Grade II: BMI between 35 and 39.9
  • Grade III: BMI > 40
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  • Cardiovascular risks
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Osteoarticular complications
  • Sleep apnea
  • Hypertension
  • Predisposition to certain cancers
  • Fat deposits in the liver
  • Risk of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma
  • Diagnosis involves measuring body composition and calculating the height-to-weight ratio to classify BMI ranges set by the World Health Organization (WHO).
  • Blood tests are performed to determine obesity-related complications.
  • ● Healthy habit modifications
    ● At least 150 minutes of physical activity per week
  • Caloric restriction and reducing the consumption of ultra-processed foods, which forms the basis of obesity management
  • Pharmacological and surgical measures for refractory and severe cases

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