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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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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 ...
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 ...
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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.
Radical new proposal from 58 medical experts would decenter BMI from obesity diagnosis
Over one billion people in the world are estimated to have obesity. Some experts believe its treatment and diagnosis need a ...
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Costa Rica Declares Obesity a Chronic Disease
Costa Rica recognizes obesity as a chronic disease, mandating comprehensive healthcare access and facility improvements ...
Getting rich without fat: The challenge of developing countries such as Indonesia and Mexico
To address these problems, both Indonesia and Mexico can learn from Japan, the only country to get rich without its ...
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Lilly’s Obesity Drug Zepbound To Be Key 2025 Health Cost Driver
The anti-obesity drug Zepbound made by Eli Lilly & Co. could be one of the biggest cost drivers for ... [+] health insurers, employers and government health programs who cover it in 2025.