BMI is not the obesity measurement we need

Why BMI is not the obesity measurement we need
A global group of experts has suggested a new approach to diagnosing and treating obesity that does not rely solely on the much-contested body mass index (BMI).
Say Bye to Just BMI: Experts Call for a Major Shift in How We Measure Obesity
An international and widely supported group of experts is pushing doctors to avoid the exclusive use of BMI to decide whether someone has obesity, alongside other major changes.
Doctors Say Obesity Is Being Over-Diagnosed, This Measurement Could Be Better than BMI
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Obesity redefined: Why doctors are ditching BMI for these key health markers
When the issue is obesity, the questions are many, and the routes to answers anything but straight. What is abundantly clear is a need for consensus on two foundational matters: What is a useful definition for obesity?
This is why BMI is a faulty measurement, according to a PT
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AI model identifies obesity risk factors beyond BMI for better precision
Woxsen University Researchers developed an AI model to predict 'Obesity Risk' based on lifestyle data, aiming to prevent ...
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New obesity guidelines in India: BMI alone isn't enough, experts say
Traditionally BMI was used to define obesity, but a team of doctors redefined obesity based on the Indian population.
Beyond BMI: global commission proposes new way to diagnose obesity
Doctors worldwide should diagnose obesity differently, relying on broader criteria and taking into account when the condition ...
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BMI not accurate for obesity diagnosis: Here are the new guidelines
Indian doctors have revised obesity guidelines for the first time in 15 years, moving beyond the traditional BMI tool to ...
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A New Perspective on Diagnosing Obesity: Challenging the BMI Standard
The Lancet Global Commission report recommends a revised method for diagnosing obesity beyond just BMI. This approach ...
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A new definition of obesity could help treat millions of people
Obesity is typically assessed by measuring someone's body mass index, but now researchers are calling for a more nuanced ...
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Beyond BMI: New framework redefines obesity
Is obesity a disease or a risk factor for disease? In medical circles – and outside of them – the question is contentious, ...
New obesity benchmark adds body fat, organ health to BMI
The BMI, a weight-to-height ratio, has been criticised as too simplistic as it cannot distinguish between fat and muscle mass ...
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Revolutionizing Obesity Diagnosis: A New Global Framework
A new framework endorsed by 76 medical organizations proposes a revised method for diagnosing obesity. Experts suggest using ...
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Researchers propose new obesity definition
The recommendations also put forth two new diagnosis categories: clinical obesity and pre-obesity. The first describes people with evidence of health conditions caused by excess weight, such as heart ...