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Obesity is a chronic, complex, and multifactorial disease that has evolved throughout history and affects individuals physically, mentally, and socially. Often perceived simply as a weight issue or a consequence of poor eating habits, it is actually a chronic and complex disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Beyond the numbers and statistics, it is a condition that profoundly impacts the lives of those who suffer from it, influencing not only their physical health but also their mental well-being and social relationships. This book delves into the multiple dimensions of obesity to offer a human perspective on this public health problem. Explore how the perception of obesity has evolved throughout history, from a symbol of wealth and prosperity to a stigmatized condition in modern society. Examines the causes, complications, and emotional challenges that people face. The scale lies. Not in the number it displays, but in what it promises to reveal. It presents itself as the final judge of a one-number judgment, but the story it hides is infinitely deeper. Weight, that feared and revered marker, is only a superficial echo of an illness that resonates in the depths of the body and soul. This book isn't a diet manual or a collection of grim statistics. It's an immersion into the reality of obesity, an often misunderstood and stigmatized condition that goes far beyond a simple diet or a lack of willpower. It is a journey toward understanding that obesity is a labyrinth of genetic, psychological, social, and environmental factors. Here, numbers become faces. Statistics become the daily struggles of those who battle not only excess weight, but also the internal battle with shame, anxiety, and loneliness. You'll discover that the impact of obesity isn't limited to a medical diagnosis; it extends to self-esteem, personal relationships, and the way the world views those who suffer from it. This prologue is an invitation to look beyond the surface and challenge prejudices. It's a reminder that to truly understand obesity, we must stop judging the cover and dare to read the whole story. Only then can we find the empathy and solutions that this disease, and those of us who suffer from it, deserve. The goal of this book is not only to inform, but also to foster empathy and understanding, recognizing that the fight against obesity is a personal journey that requires a comprehensive, compassionate, and collaborative approach.

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