1. Obesity in Norway by Frode Stavran

2. Obesity Obesity is a condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to such an extent that health may be negatively affected cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellityus type 2, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer, and osteoarthritis reduced life expectancy

3. Obesity in Norway Obesity is the second most common cause of premature death BMI: – >25 = overweight – >30 = obese – >40 = morbidly obese Increasing numbers in Norway: –1 in 5 is overweight –1 in 50 is morbidly obese

4. Increase in obesity (BMI > 30)

5. Causes of obesity Diet Sedentary lifestyle Genetics Medical and psychiatric illness Smoking

6. Treatment Behavioral therapy –Dieting –Exercise Medication Surgery

7. References http://www.iotf.org/ http://no.wikipedia.org http://www.who.int/topics/obesity/en/