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As weight increases, so do serious health risks.
In clinical terms, extreme or severe obesity is defined as a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it has adverse affects on health and physical functioning. It is measured by Body Mass Index, or BMI, with Class 3 (morbid obesity) beginning at 40 kg/m2. In generalized terms, it is about 100 pounds over ideal body weight.

It is estimated that more than 9 million Americans are considered morbidly obese. The proportion of people with a BMI that exceeds 40 has increased by more than 50% in the past 20 years.

Researchers with RTI International recently published results of a study of 366,000 people and found that those who are morbidly obese shorten their expected lifespan by up to 12 years. Premature death rates are further increased for those with diabetes as a co-existing condition.

The effect of severe obesity appears to be greater for men. Morbidly obese white males between 20 and 30 years of age with a BMI over 45 can shorten their life expectancy by 12 years, while women of the same age and BMI shorten lifespan by about 8 years.

Several factors are involved in the mortality associated with obesity. These include age of onset, duration of obesity, severity of obesity, amount of central adiposity (abdominal fat), existing co-morbid conditions, sex, and level of respiratory fitness.

In addition to a shorter life, those with morbid obesity also have an increased risk of chronic health conditions that affect quality of life. These include an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, certain cancers (particularly breast, colon, and prostate), severe arthritis, and respiratory problems such as sleep apnea.

Weight Loss Surgery is currently the most effective treatment for those suffering from morbid obesity that has not responded to traditional therapies, such as diet, exercise, and behavioral modification. After WLS surgery, mortality rate is reduced and improvements are seen to many of the health risks listed above. In addition, overall quality of life is improved in many patients.

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