The global prevalence of OA attributed to high BMI has steadily increased over the past 3 decades, particularly among women and in high-SDI regions.

Obesity is associated with financial hardship and food insecurity, according to a research letter published online June 24 in ...

A new study compares body mass index (BMI) with body fat percentage and finds the latter is far more reliable in predicting ...

Using WHO BMI cutoffs, 23.8% had overweight and 3.7% had obesity. According to body fat percentage, 3.1% had overweight and 0.8% had obesity.

The body mass index (BMI) chart helps determine obesity levels in both women and men. Healthcare providers also use it to determine whether their patients are at a healthy weight. That said, some ...

The mean baseline BMI was 16.06 ± 3.62 kg/m². The BMI z-scores were -0.22 ± 1.65 SD based on Saudi growth charts and -0.87 ± 1.92 SD according to the CDC growth charts (Table 1). The observed ...

Morbid obesity is defined as having a BMI of 40 or higher. Morbid obesity is associated with a host of health conditions, including heart problems, breathing difficulty, joint pain, mental health ...

Obesity has a brand new definition now. This new description of the lifestyle disease—which goes beyond the currently accepted BMI (body-mass index) norms— has been proposed in a new report ...

A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass index, that could change clinical care.

For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating height and weight, to determine a person’s health risks. Major public ...

Understanding pre-clinical obesity The report introduces an important new category called “pre-clinical obesity” for individuals with a BMI over 25 who don’t yet show health complications.

A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity. The global team’s recommendations were published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology on Jan. 14. Body mass index ...