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.
âTwo-thirds of the population are either overweight or obese, a figure which is rising.â âThe charity said over half of adults in the UK are overweight, with one in five classed as obese.â âChildren were much more likely to be overweight or obese if both parents were overweight or obese.â