RT Book, Section A1 Murtagh, John A1 Murtagh, Clare SR Print(0) ID 1208724993 T1 Obesity T2 John Murtagh’s General Practice Companion Handbook, 8th Edition YR 2022 FD 2022 PB McGraw-Hill Education (Australia) Pty Ltd PP Sydney, Australia SN 9781743768266 LK murtagh.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1208724993 RD 2024/10/13 AB The WHO definition of obesity is an abnormal or excessive accumulation of body fat that may impair health. It is regarded as a global health epidemic and a chronic disease. The outstanding cause of weight gain in exogenous obesity is excessive calorie intake coupled with lack of exercise. Useful measuring instruments include: