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A new definition of obesity could help treat millions of people

Obesity is typically assessed by measuring someone's body mass index, but now researchers are calling for a more nuanced approach that could help with treatment

Science News · 13d

Obesity needs a new definition beyond BMI, health experts argue

Experts say clinical obesity is more than a high BMI and instead is a disease in which excess body fat harms tissues, organs or doing daily activities.

CNN · 3d

There could be a new definition for obesity. A doctor explains why this matters

including the World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, define adult obesity as a BMI of 30 or greater and overweight as a BMI between 25 and 29.9. Recently ...

KNX News Radio Los Angeles o… · 3d

Experts look to abandon BMI, find new ways to define obesity

The way the world defines obesity has been in need of an overhaul, according to some experts, and it could be coming soon thanks to a new set of standards.

Bizcommunity.com on MSN · 4d

How we diagnose and define obesity is set to change – here’s why, and what it means for treatment

Obesity is linked to many common diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease and knee osteoarthritis.Source: PexelsObesity is currently defined using a person’s body mass index,

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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 ...

Onlymyhealth11d

Lancet Report Declares BMI an Incomplete Measure of Obesity, Urges Diagnostic Overhaul

A new Lancet report calls for redefining obesity labeling BMI alone as unreliable Learn about the proposed categories and a ...

The Edge Singapore3d

BMI outlines three scenarios after Trump withdraws US from WHO

The US will most likely remain a WHO member state but impose conditions, such increased contributions from other member ...

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New report proposes redefining obesity by adding body fat and health status to BMI

New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular ...

Euronews on MSN13d

Global expert panel suggests overhauling how obesity is diagnosed, says BMI is not enough

Adults with a BMI of at least 30 are considered obese. BMI has been used widely since the 1990s after the World ...

Rolling Out2d

Why BMI doesn’t tell the full story of health

However, this classification system assumes that weight alone is a reliable indicator of health, disregarding important ...

Health care and a changing world order

Trump withdraws US from WHO, obesity measurement overhaul, exercise benefits neurons, and more health updates in one place.

The Hill6d

WHO defends global health, security role after Trump withdrawal

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday said it “regrets” President Trump’s move to withdraw from the global health authority, saying it hopes the U.S. will reconsider the decision.

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