Theme 2: Causes, Onset And Progression Factors

Definition:

An event, condition, or characteristic or combination thereof that exacerbates obesity.

Scope:

Factors that increase the severity of obesity by altering the biology of the disease.

Context:

Factors that cause the progression of obesity may be biologically modifiable or biologically non-modifiable.

Bowman-Busato, J., Schreurs, L., Halford, J.C.G. et al. Providing a common language for obesity: the European Association for the Study of Obesity obesity taxonomy. Int J Obes (2024).

https://doi.org/10.1038/s41366-024-01565-9