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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

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The Lancet Global Commission report recommends a revised method for diagnosing obesity beyond just BMI. This approach includes using measures like waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio. The study introduces 'clinical' and 'pre-clinical' obesity categories for accurate diagnosis and resource allocation,

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

A new framework endorsed by 76 medical organizations proposes a revised method for diagnosing obesity. Experts suggest using broader criteria beyond BMI, introducing categories for 'clinical' and 'pre-clinical' obesity.

“We recommend that BMI should be used only as a surrogate measure of health risk at a population level, for epidemiological studies, or for screening purposes, rather than as an individual measure of health,” the report reads.

The BMI, a weight-to-height ratio, has been criticised as too simplistic as it cannot distinguish between fat and muscle mass. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A new report from global experts calls for redefining obesity beyond the traditional body mass index (BMI) measurement. The experts propose dividing obesity into two categories: "clinical obesity" for those with weight-related health issues,

New report by The Lancet released Wednesday has suggested adopting measures apart from body mass index (BMI) to determine excess body fats in individuals and to define obesity.

The way obesity is diagnosed needs to become more sophisticated, an international commission has concluded.Using body-mass index (BMI) to tell who is overweight