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 overweight if they are 1 or more pounds over a healthy weight. They are obese if they weigh 30 or more pounds too much. Height-weight charts determine kids' weight status. NPD puts people who are overweight and obese in the same category, not separating percentages of obesity.