Episode Details

Clinical vs Anthropometric Obesity

Episode 124 Published 6 months, 1 week ago

Takeaways

The study examines the overlap between clinical and anthropometric obesity.
Anthropometric measures include waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, and BMI.
Challenges exist in applying the Lancet Commission's definitions in clinical practice.
Metabolically healthy obesity is a debated topic in obesity research.
The study highlights the importance of data from the All of Us Research Program.
There is a significant prevalence of preclinical obesity in individuals with normal BMI.
The classification of obesity may need to shift focus towards overweight individuals.
The study's findings suggest a need for more nuanced definitions of obesity-related diseases.
Future research will explore the transition from preclinical to clinical obesity.
The conversation emphasizes the importance of real-world data in understanding obesity.

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