Cure. A cure for emphysema, or any COPD condition, is not available at this time. However, a person with the disease can manage it to reduce symptoms and stop the emphysema from progressing further. The first step for tobacco users is to quit smoking.
A state of excess body fat, which is a premorbid addiction disorder, defined as 20% above an individualâs standard weight (the ideal body weight is 21 kg/m2; a person is considered obese with a body weight above 30 kg/m2). Epidemiology-US. 31% of adults are obese; 17% of children are obese. Mississippi is the fattest state with 34% obesity; Colorado is the thinnest state with 21% obesity. In 2000, there were 3.8 million people over 300 pounds, and 400,000 people (mostly males) over 400 pounds.
What is Morbid Obesity? Morbid Obesity is a Serious Health Condition Morbid obesity is a serious health condition that can interfere with basic physical functions such as breathing or walking. Those who are morbidly obese are at greater risk for illnesses including diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gallstones, osteoarthritis, heart disease, and cancer.