Inflammation of the peritoneum is called peritonitis. The inflammation is caused by a fungal or bacterial infection, usually due to an injury to your abdomen, an underlying medical condition, or a treatment device, such as a dialysis catheter or feeding tube.
Obesity is common, serious and costly. More than one-third of U.S. adults (34.9% or 78.6 million) are obese. Adult Obesity Facts.
For adults older than 20 years: 1  A BMI below 18.5 is considered underweight. 2  A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered a healthy weight. 3  A BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight. 4  A BMI of 30 and above is considered obese.5  It may overestimate body fat in athletes and others who have a muscular build. A BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight. 2  A BMI of 30 and above is considered obese. 3  It may overestimate body fat in athletes and others who have a muscular build. 4  It may underestimate body fat in older persons and others who have lost muscle mass.