Experts propose a new definition for obesity that moves away from only using BMI
- A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial Body Mass Index and hoping to better identify people who need treatment for the disease caused by excess body fat.
- Obesity is estimated to affect more than 1 billion people worldwide, with about 40% of adults in the U.S. Having obesity, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- The report introduces two new diagnostic categories: Clinical Obesity and Pre-Clinical Obesity, which will help better identify those needing treatment for obesity-related health issues.
- The new definitions have been endorsed by more than 75 medical organizations worldwide, but it is unclear how quickly they will be adopted in practice.
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