Definition:
A manifestation of the disease obesity at the individual level.
Scope:
Physiological, functional or psychological health impairments exist that may signal the presence of obesity in an individual.
Context:
At the individual level, an investigation of signs of obesity includes more than just measuring weight or BMI.
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