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Obesity is a significant pathogenic factor for multiple chronic conditions and ranks as the sixth leading risk factor for mortality and disability nationwide.
Healthcare practitioners should recognize obesity as a critical factor in managing chronic diseases.
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Obesity serves as a significant pathogenic factor for multiple chronic conditions and ranks as the sixth leading risk factor for mortality and disability nationwide.
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Obesity: current developments in mechanisms, diagnosis, classification and the evolution of personalized management
Ling Shi et al. · Medical Review · 2026
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