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Symptoms of Obesity

Authors:
  • Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Symptoms of Obesity

The main symptom of obesity is an increase in weight. It happens slowly over time. There may also be thickness around the belly and fat deposits on the body.

References

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  • Obesity in children and adolescents. EBSCO DynaMed website. https://www.dynamed.com/condition/obesity-in-children-and-adolescents. Accessed May 6, 2022
  • Treatment. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website. Available at: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/obe/treatment. Accessed May 6, 2022.

Contributors

  • Daniel A. Ostrovsky, MD
Last Updated:
2022-03-07

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