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The Hazards of Excess Weight

Here's a guide to understanding what obesity is, and some of its dangers. If you're overweight or obese, you are not alone – you're among nearly 130 million other U.S. adults. Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death and is closely linked to conditions such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, gout, asthma, and gum disease. WebMD has created a weight loss clinic to addresses this public health epidemic.

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Featured Articles on Obesity:

What is Obesity?
Obesity is an excess proportion of total body fat. A person is considered obese when his or her weight is 20% or more above normal weight. The most common measure of obesity is the body mass index or BMI . A person is considered obese if his or her BMI is over 30.

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Do You Know the Health Risks of Being Overweight?
Obesity is not just a cosmetic problem. It's a health hazard. Someone who is 40% overweight is twice as likely to die prematurely than an average-weight person. This is because obesity has been linked to several serious medical conditions.

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Obesity Epidemic 'Astronomical'
One of the biggest health stories of the year has been the rise in obesity among both adults and children in the U.S. We've all heard so much about the "obesity epidemic" that it's easy to think the story is being blown out of proportion. After all, people putting on a few pounds may not seem to warrant the proclamation of a national emergency.

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Extra Weight Tied to Extensive Health Problems
Many Americans have weight problems, and carrying those extra pounds jeopardizes just about every aspect of their health, according to a new study. It's nothing new to know that excess weight is often accompanied by health problems, such as type 2 diabetes or heart disease.

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