Inflammation of the peritoneum is called peritonitis. The inflammation is caused by a fungal or bacterial infection, usually due to an injury to your abdomen, an underlying medical condition, or a treatment device, such as a dialysis catheter or feeding tube.
Obesity is common, serious and costly. More than one-third of U.S. adults (34.9% or 78.6 million) are obese. Adult Obesity Facts.
The organization estimates that 300 million people worldwide are obese and 750 million more are overweight. In the United States, some 60 percent of adults are overweight or obese, as are nearly 13 percent of children.The obesity task force estimates that in some countries, more than 30 percent of the children are obese.n the United States, some 60 percent of adults are overweight or obese, as are nearly 13 percent of children. The obesity task force estimates that in some countries, more than 30 percent of the children are obese.