Gaps in obesity management in the UAE and the role of bariatric endoscopy
The definitions of overweight and obesity include increased fat storage that might compromise one’s health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an adult is considered overweight if their Body Mass Index (BMI) is greater than or equal to 25, and obese if their BMI is greater than or equ...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2023-05-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Gastroenterology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgstr.2023.1174640/full |