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Super Super Obesity

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Super Super Obesity
A state of obesity beyond super obesity, characterised by a body mass index (BMI) of > 60 kg/m2, exceeding the ideal weight by about 275%, or ±150 kg
Health risks 10-fold greater mortality than normal population weight, also arthritis, dyspnoea, cancer, depression, diabetes, gastro-oesophageal reflux, heart disease, hypertension, infertility, loss of bowel/urinary control, menstrual problems, obstructive sleep apnoea, swollen legs, and venous disorders
Management Bariatric surgery
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