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  • Obesity poses a serious threat for health, being a risk factor for the development of heart diseases, Type 2 diabetes mellitus and associated insulin resistance (metabolic syndrome), dyslipidemia, tumors, and reproductive function failure. The increasing prevalence of obesity and obesity-related disorders makes it a key discussion and research topic in several disciplines, including health and social sciences as well as in other disciplines such as physical education. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Orlistat]

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