Up to 70% of American Adults Could Be Obese With ‘More Accurate’ Definition

The proposed new definition of obesity incorporates body mass index (BMI) with other measurements like waist circumference.

'Astounding': 70% of adults may be considered obese under new definition of condition

A new study redefines obesity, revealing higher health risks for millions. The updated criteria include measures of body fat ...

‘I’ve treated 50 children with weight-loss drugs. The youngest is 12’

About six months ago, a series of patients came to me begging for weight-loss injections to manage obesity. As doctor who has ...

So are YOU 'obese' without realising? Find out if you'd classify as dangerously overweight under new rules with our tool

Under the current rules, a body-mass-index (BMI) score of 18.5 to 25 is healthy, 25 to 29 is overweight, and 30 or above counts as obese - the point at which the risk of serious illness soars.