Overweight or obesity
Overweight or obesity Overweight or obesity is a medical condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation, which can negatively affect a person's health. The condition is commonly measured using the body mass index (BMI), which is calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by their height in meters squared. BMI is classified as follows: Underweight: BMI less than 18.5 Normal weight: BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 Overweight: BMI between 25 and 29.9 Obesity: BMI of 30 or higher Obesity can lead to various health problems, including high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some types of cancer. It can also affect a person's mental health and lead to low self-esteem and depression. The causes of obesity are complex and can involve a combination of genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors. Some of the risk factors for obesity include a sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits, genetics, certain medical conditions, medications, and ps...