Morbid obesity is the most dangerous form of obesity. In addition to being life threatening and causing possible invalidity these sufferers also have to deal with the social aspect. A majority of cases are due to social behaviour and a lack of education on alimentation.

Most cases are due to the ingestion of ´fast food´, high in calories and salt.

Lack of exercise is also a key factor in morbid obesity. Hormonal imbalance also plays its part, particularly thyroid problems.