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Obesity in Norway. by Frode Stavran. Obesity. Obesity is a condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to such an extent that health may be negatively affected
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Obesity in Norway by Frode Stavran
Obesity • Obesity is a condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to such an extent that health may be negatively affected • cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellityus type 2, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer, and osteoarthritis • reduced life expectancy
Obesity in Norway • Obesity is the second most common cause of premature death • BMI: • >25 = overweight • >30 = obese • >40 = morbidly obese • Increasing numbers in Norway: • 1 in 5 is overweight • 1 in 50 is morbidly obese
Causes of obesity • Diet • Sedentary lifestyle • Genetics • Medical and psychiatric illness • Smoking
Treatment • Behavioral therapy • Dieting • Exercise • Medication • Surgery
References • http://www.iotf.org/ • http://no.wikipedia.org • http://www.who.int/topics/obesity/en/