Abstract
Introduction
Obesity is a chronic relapsing condition characterised by abnormal or excessive accumulation of adipose tissue that presents a risk to health. It is associated with an increased risk of other chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes (T2DM), cardiovascular disease, renal and liver disease, musculoskeletal problems, and cancer. It can impact a person’s quality of life, wellbeing, and lifespan. Obesity is a complex condition, with a multitude of biological, social, environmental, and commercial factors, as well as food production and consumption processes, contributing to its development. One in four adults in the UK is living with obesity with comparable figures seen in children, and recent decades have seen an increase in prevalence.
Obesity is a chronic relapsing condition characterised by abnormal or excessive accumulation of adipose tissue that presents a risk to health. It is associated with an increased risk of other chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes (T2DM), cardiovascular disease, renal and liver disease, musculoskeletal problems, and cancer. It can impact a person’s quality of life, wellbeing, and lifespan. Obesity is a complex condition, with a multitude of biological, social, environmental, and commercial factors, as well as food production and consumption processes, contributing to its development. One in four adults in the UK is living with obesity with comparable figures seen in children, and recent decades have seen an increase in prevalence.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 275-278 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | British Journal of General Practice |
Volume | 74 |
Issue number | 743 |
Early online date | 30 May 2024 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published online - 30 May 2024 |
Keywords
- General Practice
- United Kingdom
- Humans
- Community Health Services - organization & administration
- Obesity - therapy