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 guidelines use a measure called body mass index (BMI), which takes into account body weight and height to gauge total body fat in adults. Under the new guidelines, people with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 are considered overweight.