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What is morbid obesity?

Morbid obesity is a chronic health condition in which there is some serious health problems developed when your body mass index (BMI) higher than 40.

Which surgical procedure treats morbid obesity by shortening the jejunum?

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgical procedure treats morbid obesity by shortening the jejunum.

What bmi is considered morbid obesity?

BMI above 40 kg/m2 is considered morbid obesity or a class 3 type of obesity which is extremely dangerous.

What Causes Obesity?

10 most common causes of obesity

  1. Family inheritance and influences
  2. Genetics Factors
  3. Unhealthy Diet
  4. Certain diseases and medications
  5. Your Age & Sex
  6. Lack of sleep
  7. Liquid Calories
  8. Social and economic issues
  9. Stress
  10. Microbiome

What is the definition of obesity?

According to World Health Organization (WHO)

"Obesity is an abnormal accumulation of fat that can be detrimental to health."

Obesity is a chronic disease defined as an increment in the amount of fat cells and body size. It can be mainly associated with a higher risk of gaining overweight, developing cardiovascular diseases, increased mortality, and reduced quality of life.

How many people die from obesity each year?

According to a WHO, report Obesity is taking around 2.80 million lives every year as Obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally result of being overweight or obese.

How do I control obesity?

10 Best Steps for Obesity Prevention

  1. Take more protein and fewer carbohydrates in food
  2. Plan physical exercise
  3. Reduce sedentarism
  4. Regular Your Diet
  5. Reduce the calorie supply
  6. Choose healthier foods
  7. Good sleep
  8. Eating only when hungry
  9. Plan meals
  10. Physical examination

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