Obesity is a gradual process which occurs as a result of food intake being greater than calories burnt. Common causes of obesity include:

  • Overeating
  • Unhealthy diet
  • Lack of exercise
  • Slow Metabolism
  • Psychological Disorders / Factors
  • Associated with other conditions such as Thyroid disorders, diabetes and Cushing’s Syndrome
  • Treatment with certain medications
  • Genetics – some people may have a family history of obesity, increasing their chance of suffering from this condition

Although all of our content is written and reviewed by healthcare professionals, it should not be substituted for or used as medical advice. If you have any questions about your health, please speak to your doctor.

Authored Dec 22, 2017 by Joseph Issac, MPharm
Reviewed Jun 15, 2021 by Prabjeet Saundh, MPharm
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