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A comprehensive redefinition of obesity in Asian Indians is needed beyond BMI criteria.
Practitioners should consider factors beyond BMI when diagnosing obesity in Asian Indians.
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Recognizing the limitations of BMI in accurately diagnosing obesity and the emergence of new research revealing the association between generalized and abdominal adiposity in Asian Indians and early-onset co-morbid diseases, a comprehensive redefinition was needed.
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Revised definition of obesity in Asian Indians living in India
Anoop Misra et al. · Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome Clinical Research & Reviews · 2025
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