Obesity is typically assessed by measuring someone's body mass index, but now researchers are calling for a more nuanced approach that could help with treatment

Is obesity a disease or a risk factor for disease? In medical circles – and outside of them – the question is contentious, with supporters on either side. In a newly published report, the Global Commission on Clinical Obesity has strived to settle the debate,

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.

Obesity is now understood as a condition that affects the functions of organs and tissues, leading to complications such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure.

“We recommend that BMI should be used only as a surrogate measure of health risk at a population level, for epidemiological studies, or for screening purposes, rather than as an individual measure of health,” the report reads.

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.

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,