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Proposal would ditch BMI for determining obesity
According to a September 2024 data brief from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 40.3 percent of U.S.
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Commission draws up new approach, definition of clinical obesity during Baton Rouge meeting
The Lancet, a global medical journal that works with academics to identify issues in public health, hosted a Commission on ...
Commission finds new way to define obesity
A group of experts from around the world are proposing an alternative way of defining clinical obesity, eschewing the ...
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 ...
Obesity Would No Longer Be Defined Solely By BMI, Experts Propose A New Definition
The whole goal of this is to get a more precise definition so that we are targeting the people who actually need the help ...
Obesity rate drops in the U.S., healthcare experts point to GLP-1 medications as the cause
For the first time in over a decade, obesity rates have dropped in the United States. A recent study by the CDC showed that ...
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New obesity diagnosis plan: moving beyond BMI for more accurate treatment
Experts suggest redefining obesity diagnosis with BMI, waist size, and health factors to improve treatment accuracy.
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Local officials and the CDC advise residents of the importance of sleep
The Roanoke City and Alleghany County Health Districts are advising the community on the importance of sleep. Proper sleep ...