Question

true or false
WHO organization has declared Obesity as a disease and a disability.​

Answer 1

Answer:

true.

The World Health Organization (WHO) in 1997 declared obesity as a major public health problem and a global epidemic. In general, a body mass index of 25 kg/m2 or greater is considered overweight and 30 kg/m2 or greater is considered obese.

Answer 2

It's true that WHO organization has declared Obesity as a disease and a disability.

More information :

WHO

• The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that deals with international public health.

• It was founded on April 7, 1948, with its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

• The WHO can develop, establish and promote international standards for food, biological, pharmaceutical and similar substances.

• Its purpose is to achieve the highest level of health for all people.

Obesity

• Obesity is a condition in which the amount of harmful fat in a person's body increases.

• This increases the risk of serious health complications. Excess body fat puts pressure on bones and vital organs.

• This causes complex changes in hormones and metabolism and increases inflammation in the body.

• People with hereditary obesity should seek medical advice regarding diet and lifestyle from adolescence.

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