In recent years, obesity has become one of the most pressing global public health problems. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 39% of the adult population worldwide is overweight, and 13% suffers from obesity. Obesity is considered one of the leading risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVD), significantly increasing the risk of coronary artery disease, arterial hypertension, stroke, and heart failure.

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