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Reevaluating Obesity: Beyond BMI
This chapter introduces a new framework for defining and diagnosing obesity, moving beyond the limitations of Body Mass Index (BMI). It emphasizes the significance of measuring body fat percentage and abdominal obesity, particularly in populations where these factors pose additional health risks. Furthermore, it highlights the alarming rise of obesity rates in India and the urgent need for revised health interventions to address this critical issue.