The Correlation Between Obesity and Periodontal Disease
Several studies have shown that there is a correlation between obesity and periodontitis. New research has been looking at what the two have in common – inflammation.
Obesity is often misunderstood. Obese and overweight is when the body has abnormal or excess fat accumulation that can affect one’s health. By the calculation of BMI (Body Mass Index), one can determine if they are obese or overweight. Overweight is when one has a BMI of greater than or equal to 25. One can be regarded as obese when their BMI is equal to or greater than 30. Either genetic or behavioral factors can cause obesity. Obesity can be successfully managed by dietary changes, exercise, and sometimes medicine. Counseling is also essential because it can affect one psychologically...
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Obesity is often misunderstood. Obese and overweight is when the body has abnormal or excess fat accumulation that can affect one’s health. By the calculation of BMI (Body Mass Index), one can determine if they are obese or overweight. Overweight is when one has a BMI of greater than or equal to 25. One can be regarded as obese when their BMI is equal to or greater than 30. Either genetic or behavioral factors can cause obesity. Obesity can be successfully managed by dietary changes, exercise, and sometimes medicine. Counseling is also essential because it can affect one psychologically...
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