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Obesity is a serious medical disorder afflicting tens of millions of adults and children in the United States.  Obesity is rapidly growing in other developed and developing countries.

Obesity causes, predisposes, or accelerates the development of several illnesses.  These illnesses include diabetes mellitus and sleep apnea.

Every physician sees patients who are obese. Experts in obesity are called bariatricians. Surgeons who perform operations to lower weight are called bariatric surgeons.

Nutritionists and dieticians may be involved in the treatment of obesity.

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