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Moving obesity diagnosis beyond BMI may delay treatment
April 02, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 2 [Category: Medical] -- The Endocrine Society posted the following news release:

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Moving obesity diagnosis beyond BMI may delay treatment

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Endocrine Society shares concerns with The Lancet's obesity framework 

Redefining obesity based not only on body mass index (BMI) but on whether excess body fat is causing measurable health problems may complicate diagnosis and delay treatment, according to an Endo . . .

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