<s>[INST] What Are the Leading Causes of Obesity? [/INST] Obesity is a chronic disease that progresses over time. While poor lifestyle choices do contribute, it is now known that environment, genetics, metabolism, behavior and socioeconomic factors play an important and complex role. Source: Temple Health. Link: https://www.templehealth.org/services/bariatric-surgery/patient-support/maintaining-weight-loss/obesity-faq. Field: Endocrinology. Disease: Obesity </s>