A better definition of obesity
January 14, 2025
January 14, 2025
EVANSTON, Illinois, Jan. 14 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release:
CHICAGO --- The clinical definition for "obesity" is not one size fits all. Relying on body mass index (BMI) alone can lead to under-diagnosis of people who are ill and, conversely, over-diagnosis of people who currently do not have negative health consequences of obesity.
A new set of global clinical guidelines released today (Jan. 14) aims to address that.
CHICAGO --- The clinical definition for "obesity" is not one size fits all. Relying on body mass index (BMI) alone can lead to under-diagnosis of people who are ill and, conversely, over-diagnosis of people who currently do not have negative health consequences of obesity.
A new set of global clinical guidelines released today (Jan. 14) aims to address that.