Morbid Obesity
Anyone more than 100 pounds overweight or with a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 40 is considered morbidly obese.
About Morbid Obesity
Obesity is a significant health threat. The extra weight puts unusual stress on all parts of the body. It raises risk of diabetes, stroke, heart disease, kidney disease and gallbladder disease. Conditions such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, which were once thought to mainly affect adults, are often seen in children who are obese. Obesity may also increase the risk for some types of cancer. Persons who are obese are more likely to develop osteoarthritis and sleep apnea.
Source:
MedlinePlus, a service of the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
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