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'''Obesity''' is excessive body weight. A major consequence of obesity is [[diabetes]]. Obesity is a common condition in the [[United States]] and is becoming common in many developed countries.

'''Obesity''' is excessive body weight. Some consequences of obesity include Type 2 [[diabetes]], strain on joints, and an increased risk of stroke and heart attack. Obesity has become more common in the [[United States]] and is increasing in many developed countries.

Obesity is often caused by overeating.  It can also be caused by improper hormone production or other malfunctions of various brain structures, including in particular the hypothalamus (site of the reward pathways, [this action=release of serotonin=feeling of pleasure]) and thyroid gland.

Obesity can be caused by overeating.  It can also be caused by improper hormone production or other malfunctions of various brain structures, including in particular the hypothalamus (site of the reward pathways, [this action=release of serotonin=feeling of pleasure]) and thyroid gland.

Some people consider obesity to be an illness.  This is an ongoing controversy in the medical world.

Some people consider obesity to be an illness.  This is an ongoing controversy in the medical world.