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Men, and particularly NH-Asian men, may be at heightened risk of underdiagnosis of obesity.
Awareness of potential underdiagnosis in specific male populations can improve obesity management strategies.
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Men, and particularly NH-Asian men, may be at heightened risk of underdiagnosis of obesity.
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The study identifies specific demographic groups at risk based on data analysis.
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Leveraging diagnosis and biometric data from the All of Us Research Program to uncover disparities in obesity diagnosis
Alina Arseniev‐Koehler et al. · Obesity Pillars · 2025
DOI 10.1016/j.obpill.2025.100165
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