Explain the Difference Between "Overweight" and "Obesity

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Essay

Explain the difference between "overweight" and "obesity." Describe the factors that contribute to obesity and discuss the problems faced by overweight and obese people.

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Definitions:

Onset of Action

The time it takes after a medication is administered for its effects to be noticed by the patient or observed clinically.

Duration of Action

The length of time a drug continues to produce its therapeutic effect after administration.

Medication Error

Any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or harm while the medication is in the control of the healthcare professional, patient, or consumer.

Incident Report

Documentation of any unusual or unexpected event in a healthcare setting that could have or did lead to harm for patients, staff, or others.