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OBESITY [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hygiene and Health
DEF

A body weight that is pathologically above normal as a result of an excessive accumulation of fat in adipose tissue to the extent that health may be impaired.

CONT

Obesity is defined as a BMI [body mass index] greater than 30.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hygiène et santé
DEF

Poids pathologique, anormalement élevé, dû à une accumulation excessive de graisse pouvant nuire à la santé.

OBS

Indice de masse corporelle (IMC) [supérieur à] 30.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Higiene y Salud
DEF

Cualidad de poseer un peso corporal excesivo.

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