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Obesity is a major public health issue, that has become a significant pathogen worldwide, primarily in developed areas. It affects all ages, and in children and adolescents is particularly important to establish preventive measures. In 2008 it was estimated that there were 502 million obese people in the world, and WHO says that this decade will be 700 million obese worldwide.
Obesity is associated with many common diseases with lethal results, being premature death and quality of life two issues of paramount importance. The management of severe morbid obesity is very complex and Intensive Care Units are facing this challenge with increasing frequency. Some images and articles on this fascinating subject are sent.