Obesity Survey Results

Obesity is a multi-factorial, chronic, relapsing disease that occurs when a person has an excessive amount of body fat (adipose tissue) that might increase health complications. Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m² or greater. Over the past few decades, obesity has become increasingly common in Canada and other developed nations. Health organizations around the world, including the Canadian Medical Association and the World Health Organization, classify obesity as a chronic disease.

The Gastrointestinal Society and the Canadian Society of Intestinal Research conducted a survey from October 6, 2020, to January 10, 2021, hosting it on our website (www.badgut.org) and sharing it across a variety of social media platforms. The survey was open internationally to anyone 18 years of age or older. We designed the survey to help understand the experiences of individuals living with obesity and their outlook on living with and managing the disease.

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