Obesity

An estimated 60 percent of Americans aged 20 years and older are considered overweight and one-quarter are considered obese. Being overweight means that you have an excess amount of body weight, including muscle, bone, fat and water. Being obese means that you have an excess amount of body fat.

Obesity significantly increases your risk of developing life-threatening conditions, such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and some forms of cancer. Each year, approximately 280,000 adults die from an obesity-related condition in the United States. Additionally, studies have shown that people who are overweight often suffer from societal discrimination, which may lead to depression, self-esteem and body issue problems.

At UCSF Medical Center, our Weight Management Program offers customized weight management plans incorporating weight loss techniques, dietary plans, exercise programs, behavior modification, as well as support groups and educational lectures. Our weight management program is led by doctors who have over 20 years of experience in managing weight loss for patients, including those with complicated medical conditions. We also offer bariatric surgery as a treatment for morbidly obese patients.

For more information or to make an appointment, call:
Weight Management Program (415) 476-7964

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Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated December 10, 2008