Obesity: what is it?
Since 2008, the Obesity Society has argued that obesity should be viewed as a disease, a chronic pathology characterized by excess fat mass that, over time, leads to structural and functional changes in the body, thereby increasing the risk of developing other diseases responsible for early morbidity and mortality:
- diabetes mellitus;
- high blood pressure;
- dyslipidemia;
- hepatic steatosis;
- osteoarticular pathology;
- lipedema;
- asthma;
- sleep apnea;
- increased risk of certain cancers.
Obesity: Causes
Obesity is associated with genetic and hereditary factors, as well as environmental and behavioral factors. It is also thought to be associated with changes in neural processes (psychological processes that occur in the brain and may determine this prevalent disease).
It should be evaluated in an Endocrinology consultation to determine the etiology (cause), as well as the treatment to follow.
Medical Specialist
in Obesity
Dr. Rosa Dantas
- She has a degree in Medicine with a specialization in Endocrinology and Nutrition.
- He holds the degree of Consultant in Endocrinology and Nutrition.
- She is a researcher in national and international clinical research projects.
- Author and co-author of scientific articles published in national and international journals.
- He is a member of several national and international scientific societies in the field of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity.
Medical Specialist
in Obesity
Dr. Selma Souto
- She has a degree in Medicine with a specialization in Endocrinology and Nutrition.
- She was a guest lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto.
- He is currently Vice-President of the Portuguese Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (2024-2026).
- He is a member of several national and international scientific societies in the field of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity.
- Author and co-author of more than 20 book chapters in the area of Obesity and Diabetes.
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