Obesity and BMI: Medical Definition and Comorbidities
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What is the relationship between obesity and mortality according to the World Health Organization?

  • At least 1 million people die each year as a result of being obese
  • Obesity is not associated with an increased risk of mortality
  • At least 2.8 million people die each year as a result of being obese (correct)
  • At least 5 million people die each year as a result of being obese

    • What is the definition of obesity?

  • Having a high percentage of body fat
  • Having a waist circumference greater than 40 inches
  • Having a body weight greater than 100 kg
  • Having a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (correct)

    • What is the association between central obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)?

  • Central obesity only affects insulin levels but not T2DM
  • Central obesity is negatively correlated with T2DM
  • There is no association between central obesity and T2DM
  • There is a strong association between central obesity and T2DM (correct)

    • What comorbidities are associated with obesity?

    <p>Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and subclinical inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does weight gain affect inflammation in patients with obesity?

    <p>Weight gain promotes subclinical inflammation in patients with obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does obesity, particularly central/visceral obesity, contribute to cancer risk?

    <p>Induces mitogenic effects and contributes to tumorigenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of obesity on the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis?

    <p>Obesity can cause dysfunction of the HPG axis in both genders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does obesity play a role in the risk for death from COVID-19?

    <p>Every 1kg/m2 rise in BMI is associated with a 2 per cent increased risk of testing positive for the virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential manifestation of obesity in men?

    <p>Decreased libido</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can obesity and its comorbidities be prevented according to the text?

    <p>Following a calorie deficit diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential manifestation of obesity in women?

    <p>Menstrual abnormalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does increased insulin levels in obese individuals contribute to cancer risk?

    <p>Induces mitogenic effects and contributes to tumorigenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence of obesity according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?

    <p>Obesity has tripled since 1975 and was declared a global epidemic in 1997</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between central obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)?

    <p>There is a strong association between central obesity and T2DM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does obesity contribute to the risk of mortality according to the World Health Organization?

    <p>At least 2.8 million people die each year as a result of being obese</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs due to weight gain in patients with obesity?

    <p>Weight gain promotes subclinical inflammation in patients with obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect can obesity have on the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis?

    <p>Obesity causes dysfunction of the HPG axis in both genders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What comorbidities are associated with obesity?

    <p>Obesity is associated with various comorbidities including T2DM and mortality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential manifestation of obesity in women?

    <p>Sub-fertility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does obesity contribute to cancer risk?

    <p>By inducing mitogenic effects via increased insulin levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of obesity on the risk for death from COVID-19?

    <p>Every 1kg/m2 rise in BMI is associated with a 2% increased risk of testing positive for the virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key measure to prevent obesity and its comorbidities according to the text?

    <p>Engaging in regular physical activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What comorbidities can be associated with obesity according to the text?

    <p>Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and cancer risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does obesity contribute to risk for cancer?

    <p>By inducing mitogenic effects via increased insulin levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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