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.
BMI is used because, for most people, it correlates with their amount of body fat. 1  An adult who has a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight.  An adult who has a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese.