obesity

[/oʊˈbɛsɪti/]
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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
adipositycorpulenceexcessive weightoverweight condition
Antonyms / Antônimos
thinnessleannessunderweight

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obesidade
standard term used in medical and everyday contexts
São Paulo
obesidade
common usage in urban healthcare settings
Rio de Janeiro
obesidade
standard usage, sometimes informally referenced in body-conscious culture
Portugal
obesidade
identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese; used in all formal and medical contexts

Related Words

obeseweightBMImetabolic syndromeoverweightdietexercisesedentary lifestyle

Related Idioms & Phrases

fight obesity
combat obesity
obesity epidemic
obesity crisis
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