Obesity

Obesity is defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30.0 or greater

Source: GreenFacts, based on WHO Obesity 

Obesity is a chronic physical condition characterized by too much body fat, which results in higher risk for health problems such as high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

Source: GreenFacts

Body Mass Index (BMI) - Cholesterol

GreenFacts Summary on Diet and Nutrition Prevention of Chronic Diseases:

• 5.1 Is obesity a growing problem?

Deutsch: Fettleibigkeit
Español: Obesidad
Français: Obésité
Nederlands: Zwaarlijvigheid

Diet & Nutrition

Agriculture

Endocrine disruptors risks

Chronic Diseases on Labour Practices

Cancer rates and mortality, types and causes