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.
Adults are considered obese when they are about 35 pounds overweight. In 2013, obesity rates among American adults remained high. No state has an obesity rate below 21 percent and rates have risen in six statesâAlaska, Delaware, Idaho, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Wyoming.