According to a recent estimate by the World Health Organization (WHO), more than one billion adults worldwide are now overweight or obese and most suffer from weight-related health problems.1 These weight-related problems are associated with an increased risk of death and a decrease in quality of life.  The problem of excess weight is rising to epidemic proportions at an alarming rate in both developed and less developed countries. more
 

Background Information

• The epidemic of excess weight and risks of related health problems
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Videos

• What is overweight?
• What causes overweight?
• Are genes responsible for overweight?
• How is overweight diagnosed?
• How can overweight be treated?
• How can overweight be prevented?