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.
In addition, studies have shown that children who are overweight before the age of 8 tend to go on to become overweight adults. Studies show that the early onset of obesity contributes to class 3 obesity, which is being more than 100 pounds overweight as an adult.