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Penn Hills Internist Doctors for Obesity (Weight Loss)Type of Physician: Internist What is a Internist? A certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners provide long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common illnesses and complex problems for adolescents, adults, and the elderly. General internists are trained in primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and treatment of problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs. All internists are trained in the subspecialty areas of internal medicine including emergency internal medicine and critical care. Internists consult with surgeons when surgical management is indicated, and often act as consultants to other specialists. Specialty: Internal Medicine Common Name: Internist Doctors in Penn Hills *![]() Donald R Steiner MD ![]() Asha Raman MD ![]() Cardiovascular Associates PC ![]() Cardiovascular Associates PC ![]() Sachin Bahl MD ![]() Sachin Bahl MD ![]() Health Center Associates UPMC ![]() Health Center Associates UPMC ![]() Usha Sharma MD ![]() Health Center Associates UPMC ![]() Gowda Primary Care ![]() Longwood of Oak Mount Resident Care ![]() John D Kristofic MD ![]() Emanuel E Mamatas MD ![]() Russellton Medical Group ![]() Russellton Medical Group ![]() Gastroenterology Associates ![]() Gastroenterology Associates ![]() Gastroenterology Associates ![]() Donald J Wilfong MD ![]() Margolis Rheumatology Associates ![]() Daljit Singh MD & Associates ![]() Golani Medical Associates ![]() Hoover Medical Associates ![]() Hoover Medical Associates ![]() Renaissance Family Practice Aspinall ![]() Margolis Rheumatology Associates ![]() St Margaret Classic Care Gerontology Center ![]() Daljit Singh MD & Associates ![]() Greater Pittsburgh Medical Associates ![]() Greater Pittsburgh Medical Associates ![]() Greater Pittsburgh Medical Associates ![]() Prime Care Medical Associates UPMC ![]() Prime Care Medical Associates UPMC ![]() Prime Care Medical Associates UPMC ![]() Prime Care Medical Associates UPMC ![]() Wilkensburg Family Health Center ![]() Wilkensburg Family Health Center ![]() Jatinder S Bajwa MD ![]() Ferlan Medical Associates ![]() Forbes Internal Medicine Associates ![]() Herbert Bazron Jr. MD ![]() Douglas Fletcher MD ![]() Pittsburgh Endocrine & Diabetes Associates ![]() Khan Medical Associates LLC ![]() Prime Care Internal Medicine Associates ![]() Seetha Chandra MD ![]() Premier Medical Associates ![]() Premier Medical Associates ![]() Premier Medical Associates ![]() Premier Medical Associates ![]() Premier Medical Associates ![]() Premier Medical Associates ![]() Premier Medical Associates ![]() Premier Medical Associates ![]() Premier Medical Associates ![]() Adler & Krause Cardiology Associates ![]() Madhavan Chandra Tauberg Cardiology Medical Associates ![]() Adler & Krause Cardiology Associates ![]() Arnold Family Practice PC ![]() Madhavan Chandra Tauberg Cardiology Medical Associates ![]() Madhavan Chandra Tauberg Cardiology Medical Associates ![]() John C Menotiades MD ![]() Gleason Medical Associates ![]() Gleason Medical Associates ![]() East End Medical Associates ![]() Levi Walker MD ![]() Angelo Castiglione MD ![]() Edith L Shapira MD ![]() United Physicians Inc ![]() United Physicians Inc ![]() United Physicians Inc ![]() R C Medical Associates ![]() R C Medical Associates ![]() R C Medical Associates ![]() Parnassus Medical Associates DPMC ![]() Cardiology Internal Medicine ![]() Craig Medical Associates UPMC ![]() Cardiology Internal Medicine ![]() Craig Medical Associates UPMC ![]() Medical Imaging Institute ![]() Sterling Medical Associates ![]() UPMC Keystone Primary Care ![]() Sterling Medical Associates ![]() UPMC Keystone Primary Care ![]() Craig Medical Associates UPMC ![]() Mieczysla Weinfeld MD ![]() Northern Medical Associates ![]() Shadyside Medical Group ![]() Joseph N DiCroce MD ![]() Pinnacle Internal Medicine Associates LLC ![]() University General Medicine Associates UPMC ![]() Pinnacle Internal Medicine Associates LLC ![]() Pinnacle Internal Medicine Associates LLC ![]() Pinnacle Internal Medicine Associates LLC ![]() Shadyside Medical Group ![]() Pinnacle Internal Medicine Associates LLC ![]() Pinnacle Internal Medicine Associates LLC ![]() Pinnacle Internal Medicine Associates LLC ![]() Pinnacle Internal Medicine Associates LLC Penn Hills, PennsylvaniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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ObesityWhat is obesity?The definition of obesity varies depending on what one reads, but in general, it is a chronic condition defined by an excess amount body fat. A certain amount of body fat is necessary for storing energy, heat insulation, shock absorption, and other functions. The normal amount of body fat (expressed as percentage of body fat) is between 25%-30% in women and 18%-23% in men. Women with over 30% body fat and men with over 25% body fat are considered obese. The calculation of body mass index (BMI) has also been used in the definition of obesity. The body mass index (BMI) equals a person's weight in kilograms (kg) divided by their height in meters (m) squared. Since BMI describes body weight relative to height, it is strongly correlated with total body fat content in adults. "Obesity" is defined as a BMI of 30 and above.
How common is obesity?Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. One in three Americans is obese. The prevalence of obesity in children has increased markedly, with approximately 20%-25 % of children either overweight or obese. Obesity is also increasing rapidly throughout the world, and the incidence of obesity nearly doubled form 1991 to 1998.
What are the health risks associated with obesity?Obesity is not just a cosmetic consideration; it is a dire health dilemma directly harmful to one's health. In the United States, roughly 300,000 deaths per year are directly related to obesity, and more than 80% of these deaths are in patients with a BMI (body mass index, which will be discussed later in this article) over 30. For patients with a BMI over 40, life expectancy is reduces significantly (as much as 20 years for men and 5 years for women ). Obesity also increases the risk of developing a number of chronic diseases including:
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