obesity
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- antiobesity adjective
- overobesity noun
Etymology
Origin of obesity
First recorded in 1605–15; from Middle French obésité, from Latin obēsitāt-, stem of obēsitās, equivalent to obēs(us) obese ( def. ) + -i- ( def. ) + -tās -ty 2 ( def. )
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In California, public health experts have identified the drink as one factor contributing to rising obesity rates among young people, even though many teens and young adults are unaware of the potential risks.
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Around 890 million adults and 160 children worldwide are living with obesity, representing roughly one in eight people.
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The researchers believe the next step is to explore whether future obesity treatments could safely increase energy expenditure without requiring major lifestyle changes from patients.
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Key drivers such as high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes are also projected to climb.
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Some of these compounds have been linked to serious health problems, including certain cancers, obesity, infertility, and hormone disruption.
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