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Obesity in Norway

Obesity is a significant health concern in Norway, where excess body fat can lead to various health issues such as cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, certain cancers, and osteoarthritis. With 1 in 5 adults considered overweight and 1 in 50 morbidly obese, obesity is the second most common cause of premature death in the country. Factors contributing to this crisis include poor diet, a sedentary lifestyle, genetics, and specific medical conditions. Effective treatments range from behavioral therapy to surgical options.

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Obesity in Norway

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  1. Obesity in Norway by Frode Stavran

  2. Obesity • Obesity is a condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to such an extent that health may be negatively affected • cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellityus type 2, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer, and osteoarthritis • reduced life expectancy

  3. Obesity in Norway • Obesity is the second most common cause of premature death • BMI: • >25 = overweight • >30 = obese • >40 = morbidly obese • Increasing numbers in Norway: • 1 in 5 is overweight • 1 in 50 is morbidly obese

  4. Increase in obesity(BMI > 30)

  5. Causes of obesity • Diet • Sedentary lifestyle • Genetics • Medical and psychiatric illness • Smoking

  6. Treatment • Behavioral therapy • Dieting • Exercise • Medication • Surgery

  7. References • http://www.iotf.org/ • http://no.wikipedia.org • http://www.who.int/topics/obesity/en/

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