Figure 1. Heterogeneous Landscape of Obesity.

a). Illustrates some of the potential comorbidities of obesity. Patients with a BMI > 30 kg/m² often exhibit heterogeneity in comorbidities. b). Identifies several factors that are involved in creating the spectrum of phenotypic variability in obesity. The dashed arrow indicates increased risk of developing obesity in adulthood for individuals who suffer from obesity in their childhood. Both a). and b). act in creating a heterogeneous phenotypic landscape.