A global group of experts has suggested a new approach to diagnosing and treating obesity that does not rely solely on the ...

Doctors worldwide should diagnose obesity differently, relying on broader criteria and taking into account when the condition ...

Traditionally BMI was used to define obesity, but a team of doctors redefined obesity based on the Indian population.

An international and widely supported group of experts is pushing doctors to avoid the exclusive use of BMI to decide whether ...

Is obesity a disease or a risk factor for disease? In medical circles – and outside of them – the question is contentious, ...

The recommendations also put forth two new diagnosis categories: clinical obesity and pre-obesity. The first describes people with evidence of health conditions caused by excess weight, such as heart ...

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 ...

A new framework endorsed by 76 medical organizations proposes a revised method for diagnosing obesity. Experts suggest using ...

The Lancet Global Commission report recommends a revised method for diagnosing obesity beyond just BMI. This approach ...

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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 ...