Doctors worldwide should diagnose obesity differently, relying on broader criteria and taking into account when the condition causes ill-health, according to a new framework drawn up by experts and endorsed by 76 medical organizations internationally.

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.

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,

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.

Learn how your BMI can help identify if your obesity poses serious health risks and what steps to take for better outcomes.

A new definition of obesity could help people with excess weight better understand the health risks they now face and confront them appropriately.

At the moment, clinicians use BMI or body mass index to diagnose obesity, a calculation based ... which could help better use healthcare resources. They said it was not yet clear if it would ...

Understanding the definition of obesity: experts examine the limitations of body-mass index (BMI) and propose alternative measures for adiposity.

Although a comparable proportion of Black and non-Black patients discussed surgical weight loss with their provider (9.5% vs 9%, P =0.09), Black patients were significantly less likely to subsequently undergo metabolic surgery (8.4% vs 12.6%, P <0.001), the researchers detailed in Annals of Surgery Open.

A new report published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology challenges the conventional reliance on Body Mass Index (BMI) to diagnose obesity, advocating for a more nuanced definition. The international commission,