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Body mass index is widely used to assess the human body’s obesity, health, fitness, eligibility as a surgical candidate or ...

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Researchers reviewed the body mass index of over 11 million Americans.

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Higher BMI was linked to worse biopsychosocial PROs and greater opioid use among patients requiring spine care.

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The prevalence of obesity in the United States is projected to increase to 126 million by 2035, according to a new study published in JAMA.The prevalence is expected to vary widely by demographics.

The prevalence of obese adults in the United States more than doubled between 1990 and 2022.