Obesity is a condition in which a person has excess body fat. It is typically measured by body mass index (BMI), which is calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters. A BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese.
Obesity is a major risk factor for a number of serious health problems, including:
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Type 2 diabetes
- Cancer
- Sleep apnea
- Osteoarthritis
- Depression
