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.
Why does adult obesity matter? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that âobesity is common, serious, and costly.â More than one-third (35.7 percent) of U.S. adults (over 72 million people) are obese. During 1980 â 2008, obesity rates doubled for adults.