Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Obesity risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
The presence of risk factors and diseases associated with obesity are also used to establish a clinical diagnosis. Possible life-threatening risk factors that would indicate clinical treatment of obesity
Other risk factors
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]