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Is obesity a disease? Sometimes but not always, experts decide
A panel of health experts looking at obesity announced that the definition of the condition should be split into two ...
Global expert panel suggests overhauling how obesity is diagnosed, says BMI is not enough
The longtime reliance on BMI means that obesity is likely overdiagnosed, members of the Commission said. View on euronews ...
What's The New Definition Of Obesity, Does It Include BMI? Lancet’s Updated Guidelines Explained
BMI over 30 is considered obese. But those having excess fat may not have a BMI 30, which shows under-diagnosis of people and ...
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From the India Today archives (2006) | Obesity: Girth of a nation
Obesity guidelines for Indians stand revised after 15 years, the focus moving from BMI to abdominal fat. Here’s why the country needed this weight reality check ...
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Beyond BMI: Global commission proposes new way to diagnose obesity
LONDON: 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 ...
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Move aside, BMI: There's a better way to define obesity, commission finds
An international committee of scientists has proposed changing the way obesity is defined and diagnosed. The proposal adds ...
Experts call for overhaul of obesity diagnosis
Published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology journal and endorsed by over 75 medical organisations, including the All ...
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 ...