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Obesity: Pathophysiology, Interventions, and Policy

According to WHO, obesity is excessive fat accumulation that harms health and is recognized as a chronic metabolic disease resulting from genetic, physiological, and environmental factors. A Body Mass Index (BMI) above 25 is classified as overweight, while a BMI above 30 indicates obesity. The issue is a global health concern impacting quality of life across populations, with at least 2.8 million deaths annually attributed to overweight and obesity.