A global group of experts has suggested a new approach to diagnosing and treating obesity that does not rely solely on the ...
New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular ...
The longtime reliance on BMI means that obesity is likely overdiagnosed, members of the Commission said. View on euronews ...
An international panel of researchers say the measure is too simplistic and focuses too much on weight versus wellness.
BMI has long been falling out of favor. When the American Medical Association urged downgrading BMI in 2023, it blamed its ...
An international commission made the case for focusing on body fat quantity and the illnesses people experience.
One of the primary limitations of the BMI is its inability to distinguish between the fat mass and the lean muscle mass.
The Global Commission on Clinical Obesity has put forward 18 criteria for diagnosing clinical obesity, moving away from the ...
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