obesity

S2 W2

BrE /əˈbiːsɪti/ AmE /əˈbiːsɪti/

noun en → es

1 MEDICAL CONDITION [singular] B2

a medical condition where a person has too much body fat, which can cause health problems

obesidad

  • suffer from obesity

Collocations battle against obesity · risk of obesity

  • She suffers from obesity and is trying to lose weight.

    Ella padece obesidad y está tratando de perder peso.

2 SOCIAL ISSUE [singular] C1

the state of being overweight or obese in a society, often seen as a public health issue

obesidad, problema de salud pública

  • problem of obesity

Collocations epidemic of obesity · rise in obesity rates

  • The epidemic of obesity is a major public health concern.

    La epidemia de obesidad es una preocupación importante para la salud pública.