Obesity is a chronic disease that has become a significant problem for people. Overweight cases are frequent nowadays. Obesity problem can appear regardless of a person’s age, sex or social status. Obesity characterizes by a constant increase in the weight and volume of the body. The cause of obesity is the imbalance of consumption and expenditure of energy consumed with food.


Bookimed website will help a person to find the best specialist and clinic to solve the overweight problem at any stage. On the site, a person may find out the latest information about the hospitals around the world.


Classification of obesity depends on waist-hip ratio and body fat percentage. According to these indicators, there are 4 types of obesity:

  • Body mass index (BMI) exceeds the average weight under 30%;
  • The 1st stage of obesity. Body mass index is under 35%;
  • The 2nd stage of obesity. BMI exceeds the norm under 40%.
  • The 3rd stage of obesity. BMI exceeds the norm under 40%.

Causes of the obesity development:

  • Eating of high-calorie and unhealthy food;
  • Sedentary lifestyle;
  • Imbalance in the digestive system functioning;
  • Genetic predisposition;
  • Stress;
  • Lack of sleep;
  • Body dehydration.

The price of the treatment depends on the obesity stage. The cost also can differ depending on the range of clinic and experience of the specialist. Bookimed Doctor-Coordinators find out the most suitable treatment plan for an overweight patient. They take into account a patient's budget, diagnosis, and private preferences.