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.
Beyond BMI: New framework redefines obesity
Is obesity a disease or a risk factor for disease? In medical circles – and outside of them – the question is contentious, with supporters on either side. In a newly published report, the Global Commission on Clinical Obesity has strived to settle the debate,
A global group of experts has suggested a new approach to diagnosing and treating obesity that does not rely solely on the ...
An international and widely supported group of experts is pushing doctors to avoid the exclusive use of BMI to decide whether ...
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A new framework endorsed by 76 medical organizations proposes a revised method for diagnosing obesity. Experts suggest using ...
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 ...
The Lancet Global Commission report recommends a revised method for diagnosing obesity beyond just BMI. This approach ...
Obesity is now understood as a condition that affects the functions of organs and tissues, leading to complications such as ...
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 ...
Understanding the definition of obesity: experts examine the limitations of body-mass index (BMI) and propose alternative measures for adiposity.
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