What you should know about morbid obesity

Clinically severe obesity, which people sometimes call morbid obesity, can increase the risk of a range of other health issues.

For an adult, having clinically severe, or class 3, obesity involves having a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above Trusted Source and a high percentage of body fat.
BMI is not a diagnostic tool, but it can indicate the risk of developing various health issues.

Having severe obesity can make it difficult to do everyday activities, such as walking, breathing, and sleeping. It can also increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and various other health conditions.

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, around 1 in 13 people in the United States had severe obesity in 2013–2014.

Below, learn more about what clinically severe obesity is and which treatments are available.

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