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Revisiting Obesity: Beyond BMI
This chapter explores the global obesity epidemic, questioning the traditional reliance on Body Mass Index (BMI) for diagnosis and suggesting a shift towards a more holistic classification system. It introduces new categories such as clinical and preclinical obesity while advocating for personalized assessment methods to better understand the health implications of obesity. Additionally, the chapter addresses the impact of climate change on health, particularly for individuals living with HIV, highlighting the interconnectedness of environmental factors and chronic health conditions.
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