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📋Overview
Obesity is a chronic medical condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. It is commonly defined using body mass index (BMI) thresholds. Obesity increases the risk of various metabolic, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal disorders. It is a complex condition influenced by genetic, environmental, behavioral, and metabolic factors.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0028754ICD-10-CM
E66.9
MeSH
D009765
SNOMED CT (US)
414916001414915002
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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