Obesity is a Disease
Obesity is a Disease
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Obesity is a disease

It makes you wonder if something else is going on that you need to understand. Fortunately, the understanding of  obesity is changing, helping us rethink how we talk about  and treat obesity. 

Obesity is a chronic disease

Treatment methods vary for each individual. Consult your doctor to determine the treatment plan that is suitable for you

Obesity impacts life

There are many complications of obesity that can pose significant health risks, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and sleep disorders.1,2 Obesity can increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes,and certain types of cancer.1,2 Beyond limitations to physical health, obesity can also adversely affect your mental well-being3 and relationships with others and yourself.4

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  2. Roh E, Choi KM. Hormonal gut–brain signaling for the treatment of obesity. Int J Mol Sci. 2023;24(4):3384. doi:10.3390/ijms24043384
  3. Sarwer DB, Polonsky HM. The psychosocial burden of obesity. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 2016;45(3):677-688.doi:10.1016/j.ecl.2016.04.016
  4. Albano G, Rowlands K, Baciadonna L, Coco GL, Cardi V. Interpersonal difficulties in obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis to inform a rejection sensitivity-based model. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2019;107:846-861. doi:10.1016/j.neubiorev.2019.09.039