Research
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Obesity is a complex, chronic, multifactorial disease driven by genetic, epigenetic, psychosocial, and microenvironmental factors, rather than solely an energy imbalance.
Stop viewing obesity as a simple failure of willpower or calorie counting. Recognize it as a complex biological disease involving genetics, gut health, and stress. This shifts the focus from self-blame to seeking comprehensive medical and lifestyle interventions that address these underlying drivers.
StrongQualifiesHIGH confidence
Today, with an estimated 650 million adults and 124 million children affected in 2016, obesity is recognized as a complex, chronic, and multifactorial disease.
Why this rating
This is a comprehensive review citing numerous studies and twin studies establishing heritability.
Source
360-Degree Perspectives on Obesity
Magdalena Cuciureanu et al. · Medicina · 2023
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