Beyond BMI: global commission proposes new way to diagnose obesity
Doctors worldwide should diagnose obesity differently, relying on broader criteria and taking into account when the condition causes ill-health, according to a new framework drawn up by experts and endorsed by 76 medical organizations internationally.
A new Lancet report calls for redefining obesity labeling BMI alone as unreliable Learn about the proposed categories and a more precise approach to diagnosis and care ...
The BMI, a weight-to-height ratio, has been criticised as too simplistic as it cannot distinguish between fat and muscle mass ...
Obesity is now understood as a condition that affects the functions of organs and tissues, leading to complications such as ...
Using body-mass index to tell who is overweight or obese is not reliable and can result in misdiagnosis, the Commission on ...
A groundbreaking report from the Lancet diabetes & endocrinology commission is reshaping the way obesity is defined and diagnosed in India. Published in Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical ...
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A new definition of obesity could help treat millions of peopleObesity is typically assessed by measuring someone's body mass index, but now researchers are calling for a more nuanced ...
Understanding the definition of obesity: experts examine the limitations of body-mass index (BMI) and propose alternative measures for adiposity.
Although a comparable proportion of Black and non-Black patients discussed surgical weight loss with their provider (9.5% vs ...
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