UAE, March 4 -- Is obesity a disease?

It's one of the most polarizing topics in modern medicine at the moment.

Let's look at the facts.

According to the world health organization, Obesity is defined as excessive fat that presents a health risk, and most- if not all- organizations recognize it as a chronic, metabolic disease and not just a cosmetic concern1. The numbers bear them out. According to the world obesity federation, as of 2024, More than one billion people now live with obesity worldwide2. In the UAE, these statistics translates to around one in four adult males living with obesity and one out of three adult females living with obesity3. Obesity is related to over 200 comorbidities, such as hypertension, heart failure, liver ...