What defines obesity beyond body weight

Sumit Jha

Jan 07, 2025

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Obesity occurs when a person carries an excessive amount of body fat, which can significantly impact health.

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Fat accumulates not just under the skin but around organs. This visceral fat releases hormones and inflammatory substances that interfere with normal body functions.

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This excess fat drives several diseases, including diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and complications affecting the heart, kidneys, and liver. 

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In simple terms, unhealthy fat accumulation leads to multiple systemic health problems.

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Measuring this fat accurately is challenging. Different tools serve different purposes, and what works for one population may mislead in another.

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Measurements matter since they help us understand what is truly happening inside the body, beyond what weight alone can show.