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health2 months ago•3 min saved

Majority of Americans Now Classified as Obese Under New Definition

A new definition of obesity in the US, incorporating additional measures beyond BMI, has dramatically increased the estimated prevalence from 40% to 70%, suggesting that many Americans are now classified as obese without weight gain, raising concerns about health risks and treatment approaches.

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#anthropometric-measures #bmi #health

health3 months ago•2 min saved

Study Reveals Sharp Rise in Obesity Rates Among U.S. Adults

A new study by Mass General Brigham shows a significant increase in U.S. adults meeting the expanded definition of obesity, which now includes measures of body fat distribution, raising concerns about the prevalence and health risks associated with excess body fat.

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#anthropometric-measures #bmi #body-fat