In this week s episode of ER , nurses and paramedics make inappropriate remarks about an obese patient.
Obesity describes a person s weight.
Those with a BMI in the range of 25 to 30 are considered to be overweight, not obese. Doctors believe the more obese a person is, the more likely he or she is to have health problems. Obesity is a major contributor to other illnesses, such as hypertension, diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, gout, respiratory problems, and certain forms of cancer. People with close relatives who have had heart disease or diabetes are more likely to develop these same problems if they are obese. Obesity is also associated with a shorter life span.