Concept information
Preferred term
assessment of obesity and health risks
Definition
- Obesity is the accumulation of excess adipose tissue within the body. The degree of adiposity and the distribution of body fat have been consistently correlated with relative risk of adverse health. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Assessment of Obesity and Health Risks]
Broader concept
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/assessment_of_obesity_and_health_risks
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