Obesity

Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health. It is generally defined by a person’s body mass index (BMI) — the ratio of their height and weight — and classified as follows: 30 or greater indicates obesity, 25–29.9 overweight, 18.5–24.9 normal weight and below 18.5 underweight or malnourished.

The causes of obesity are complex and include genetic factors, lifestyle choices such as consuming excessive amounts of calories relative to physical activity levels, medications used for other conditions affecting metabolism such as steroids or antipsychotics, psychological factors including emotional eating behaviour due to stress or anxiety disorders; certain diseases can also cause obesity including hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), Cushing’s syndrome (overproduction of cortisol) and Prader-Willi Syndrome among others; social influences like peer pressure may also contribute to unhealthy behaviours leading to increased risk for becoming obese over time if not addressed early enough in life through preventive measures such as healthy eating habits supported by regular physical exercise routines recommended according to age group categories properly monitored with parental guidance where necessary depending on individual needs assessment information gathered from healthcare providers specialized in this field who should be consulted whenever doubts arise regarding best practices options available when addressing this public health concern worldwide preventing further progression into severe forms requiring more invasive interventions at times involving surgery whenever deemed appropriate after careful consideration between patient/caregiver & doctor teams along with full disclosure about possible risks involved so treatment decisions made will take into account all facts presented enabling sound decisions based upon reliable sources making up each individual’s case history before any action taken towards resolution following diagnosis confirmation established through thorough testing procedures undertaken prior since prevention remains key factor reducing morbidity rate associated increases present throughout population groups studied showing highest prevalence rates amongst lower socio economic class strata indicating need for better access resources targeting these areas specifically thus promoting healthier lifestyles helping reduce negative outcomes related research indicates continues worrying trends current figures show projected future scenarios worst case predictions must act now order avert crisis scale proportions already seen elsewhere achieving positive results requires concerted effort cooperation government private sectors citizens themselves joined together fight against Obesity become reality saving countless lives money alike promising sustainable long term strategies implemented soonest successful implementation programs end result desired nationwide therefore join forces work hard achieve goals set forth ensuring brighter tomorrow everyone deserves!