Glossary of obesity terms

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Angina

Asthma or breathing disorders

Bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgeon - Click here to find a bariatric surgeon near to you

Body Mass Index (BMI) - Click here to calculate your BMI

Cancer

Gastric banding

High blood pressure

High cholesterol levels

Infertility - Click here to go to the BMI infertility site

Life expectancy

NICE guidelines

Obesity

Stomach Stapling

Urinary incontinence

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PATIENT JOURNEY

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