- Obesity - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Obesity makes you more likely to have high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels, which are risk factors for heart disease and strokes Type 2 diabetes Obesity can affect the way the body uses insulin to control blood sugar levels This raises the risk of insulin resistance and diabetes Certain cancers
- Obesity - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
To diagnose obesity, your health care professional may perform a physical exam and recommend some tests These exams and tests often include: Taking your health history Your health care team may review your weight history, weight-loss efforts, physical activity and exercise habits You also may talk about your eating patterns and appetite control
- Obesity - Care at Mayo Clinic - Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic Minute: Health consequences of obesity Aug 12, 2024, 04:15 p m CDT; Mayo Clinic Q A: Supporting weight-loss medications with adequate, tailored nutrition May 02, 2024, 11:00 a m CDT; Mayo Clinic researchers pave the way for individualized obesity therapy, tailoring interventions to a person's needs July 12, 2023, 03:00 p m CDT
- Obesidad - Síntomas y causas - Mayo Clinic
Síntomas El índice de masa corporal, o IMC, se suele utilizar para diagnosticar la obesidad Para calcular el índice de masa corporal, multiplica el peso en libras por 703, divídelo por la estatura en pulgadas y vuelve a dividirlo por la estatura en pulgadas O divide el peso en kilogramos por la estatura en metros al cuadrado
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Health consequences of obesity
Obesity is a complex health issue that affects people of all ages worldwide It greatly increases the risk of serious diseases like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and certain types of cancer Health consequences can range from a higher risk of early death to long-term conditions that lower your quality of life
- Obesity - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic
Obesity isn't just a cosmetic concern It is a medical problem that increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers
- Pregnancy and obesity: Know the risks - Mayo Clinic
Obesity is a serious health condition that involves having too much body fat During pregnancy, obesity can have a major impact on a pregnant person's health Obesity also can affect the health of an unborn baby, called a fetus Find out what the risks are and what you can do to boost your chances of a healthy pregnancy
- Obesity is not a moral failing - Mayo Clinic Press
A doctor spending less time with a patient with obesity, or simply telling them to lose weight instead of exploring underlying issues, can have big risks It can be demoralizing, depressing, and discourage the patient from returning to that provider Weight bias can get in the way of real preventative care
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