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 causes ill-health, according to a new framework drawn up by experts and endorsed by 76 medical organizations internationally.
New obesity definition sidelines BMI to focus on health
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