According to the group, obesity has been linked with many serious health problems including cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
The BMA is also warning that being clinically overweight could also maximise the risk of cancer.
However, spokesman Dr Dean Marshall said part of the problem the UK faces is that many people do not actually consider themselves obese, despite being aware they are overweight.
'When they see stories or figures [about obesity] in the media, they don't seem themselves as in that group,' he commented.
Dr Marshall added that many obese people put off addressing their weight issues as they believe they have a lifetime in which to tackle the problem.
If you or a relative does go on to develop a condition such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, it could be a good idea to ensure the patient wears a medical alert bracelet.
This can help to ensure a medic knows about the problem if a person ever needs emergency treatment.
The BMA is also warning that being clinically overweight could also maximise the risk of cancer.
However, spokesman Dr Dean Marshall said part of the problem the UK faces is that many people do not actually consider themselves obese, despite being aware they are overweight.
'When they see stories or figures [about obesity] in the media, they don't seem themselves as in that group,' he commented.
Dr Marshall added that many obese people put off addressing their weight issues as they believe they have a lifetime in which to tackle the problem.
If you or a relative does go on to develop a condition such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, it could be a good idea to ensure the patient wears a medical alert bracelet.
This can help to ensure a medic knows about the problem if a person ever needs emergency treatment.
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