Obesity
Authors: Christine Laine
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (2008)

In the Clinic7 October 2008ObesityChristine Laine, MD, MPH, David R. Goldman, MD, George A. Bray, MD, and Jennifer F. WilsonChristine Laine, MD, MPH, David R. Goldman, MD, George A. Bray, MD, and Jennifer F. WilsonAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-149-7-200810070-01004 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail Editor's Note: This issue of In the Clinic has been updated.More than 30% of U.S. adults are obese (1). Generally defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m2, obesity is a serious chronic problem that is difficult to treat. Obesity is associated with increased all-cause mortality and increased risk for serious medical conditions, including type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and sleep apnea. People who are obese may also experience social stigmatization. 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