nounfemininepl: obesities
obesidade
1. the condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined by a BMI of 30 or higher
Obesity is a major public health concern in developed countries.
A obesidade é uma preocupação importante de saúde pública nos países desenvolvidos.
2. excessive accumulation of body fat that presents a risk to health
Childhood obesity rates have doubled in recent decades.
As taxas de obesidade infantil dobraram nas últimas décadas.
3. the state or fact of being obese
The doctor discussed the patient's obesity and recommended lifestyle changes.
O médico discutiu a obesidade do paciente e recomendou mudanças no estilo de vida.
In Brazil, obesity discussions are increasingly prominent in public health campaigns and media, particularly concerning childhood obesity rates. In the USA, obesity is a widely discussed public health issue with significant cultural, medical, and political dimensions. Both countries have seen rising obesity rates linked to urbanization, processed food consumption, and sedentary lifestyles.
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