overweight

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-006217",
  "term": "overweight",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A common condition marked by weighing more than what is thought to be healthy for one’s height. Excess body weight can come from extra fat, muscle, and/or fluid in the tissues. Overweight is generally defined as having a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 29. Factors that may increase a person’s risk of having overweight include a poor diet, stress, not getting enough sleep or exercise, and taking certain medicines. A person’s genetics and some health conditions, such as metabolic syndrome and polycystic ovarian syndrome, can also lead to having overweight. Having overweight can increase the risk of many health problems, including diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, sleep apnea, arthritis, and certain types of cancer.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/overweight/"
}