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Obesity is now recognized as a multifaceted chronic disease that is intricately linked to metabolic, biochemical, and psychosocial dysfunction. In this article, we review the epidemiology of obesity, current understanding of its physiopathology, and the recommended staging system used to approach it as a chronic disease, and we include an overview of its health implications.
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