24 Questions
What is the relationship between obesity and mortality according to the World Health Organization?
At least 2.8 million people die each year as a result of being obese
What is the definition of obesity?
Having a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2
What is the association between central obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)?
There is a strong association between central obesity and T2DM
What comorbidities are associated with obesity?
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and subclinical inflammation
How does weight gain affect inflammation in patients with obesity?
Weight gain promotes subclinical inflammation in patients with obesity
How does obesity, particularly central/visceral obesity, contribute to cancer risk?
Induces mitogenic effects and contributes to tumorigenesis
What is the impact of obesity on the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis?
Obesity can cause dysfunction of the HPG axis in both genders
How does obesity play a role in the risk for death from COVID-19?
Every 1kg/m2 rise in BMI is associated with a 2 per cent increased risk of testing positive for the virus
What is a potential manifestation of obesity in men?
Decreased libido
How can obesity and its comorbidities be prevented according to the text?
Following a calorie deficit diet
What is a potential manifestation of obesity in women?
Menstrual abnormalities
How does increased insulin levels in obese individuals contribute to cancer risk?
Induces mitogenic effects and contributes to tumorigenesis
What is the prevalence of obesity according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?
Obesity has tripled since 1975 and was declared a global epidemic in 1997
What is the relationship between central obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)?
There is a strong association between central obesity and T2DM
How does obesity contribute to the risk of mortality according to the World Health Organization?
At least 2.8 million people die each year as a result of being obese
What occurs due to weight gain in patients with obesity?
Weight gain promotes subclinical inflammation in patients with obesity
What effect can obesity have on the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis?
Obesity causes dysfunction of the HPG axis in both genders
What comorbidities are associated with obesity?
Obesity is associated with various comorbidities including T2DM and mortality
Which of the following is a potential manifestation of obesity in women?
Sub-fertility
How does obesity contribute to cancer risk?
By inducing mitogenic effects via increased insulin levels
What is the impact of obesity on the risk for death from COVID-19?
Every 1kg/m2 rise in BMI is associated with a 2% increased risk of testing positive for the virus
What is a key measure to prevent obesity and its comorbidities according to the text?
Engaging in regular physical activity
What comorbidities can be associated with obesity according to the text?
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and cancer risk
How does obesity contribute to risk for cancer?
By inducing mitogenic effects via increased insulin levels
Learn about the medical definition of obesity and how it is measured using body mass index (BMI). Explore the comorbidities associated with obesity and its global prevalence, as declared by the World Health Organization.
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