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8D42

Neurological disorders due to overweight or obesity in adults or children

Description

Neurological disorders that arise from the metabolic dysfunction, inflammation, and dyslipidemia caused by overweight (BMI > 25) or obese (BMI >30) status. Examples include mild cognitive impairment secondary to hippocampal alteration, hypothalamic dysfunction, autonomic dysfunction, peripheral polyneuropathy, and obstructive sleep apnea. [1]

References

  1. World Health Organization. International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision, for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics (ICD-11 MMS), 2026-01 release. World Health Organization; 2026.

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