Clinical vs Anthropometric Obesity
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Rethinking Obesity and Health Metrics
This chapter examines the complexities of redefining obesity, particularly the limitations of using BMI as the sole measure of health and the implications for clinical practice. It discusses the significance of considering diverse metrics such as waist circumference and emerging data from initiatives like the All of Us Research Program. The conversation raises concerns about the classification of obesity across different populations and highlights the importance of real-world data in understanding obesity's impact on health outcomes.
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