¿What is obesity?

Obesity is the health condition of having excessive body fat. It is a disorder that can be difficult for many people to correct on their own. Treating and managing obesity is not just about aesthetics, as this condition may also increase the risk of developing potentially serious illnesses.

Obesity is objectively defined by the Body Mass Index (BMI), which is calculated by the following formula:

 
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According to the BMI there are different levels of obesity:

 
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The problems associated with obesity have a solution through losing weight. At Obesium you will find the right help in order to achieve a healthy body weight. Following a healthy diet, increasing physical exercise, and changing other behaviours, will help you to lose weight.  However, if these measures are insufficient, Bariatric Surgery will help you to lose weight and maintain a healthy BMI. It will also heal or mitigate the health issues associated with obesity.