Glossary

Obesity

Obesity

Adipositas·Also: Fettleibigkeit, starkes Übergewicht

Obesity is the medical term for severe overweight with a pathologically increased body fat percentage. It increases the risk of secondary conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and joint problems.

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