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Asian populations have a higher risk of metabolic disorders (diabetes, CVD) at lower BMI levels compared to Western populations due to higher body fat percentage and central adiposity for a given BMI.
For Asian individuals, use lower BMI cutoffs (e.g., overweight ≥ 23 kg/m2, obesity ≥ 25 kg/m2) and measure waist circumference to accurately assess metabolic risk, as standard BMI may underestimate risk.
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Asian populations generally have a lower body mass index (BMI) than many other ethnic groups, but the association between BMI and glucose intolerance is as strong as in any other population [47].
Why this rating
Supported by multiple studies cited in the paper comparing Asian and Western populations.
Source
Rising Burden of Obesity in Asia
Ambady Ramachandran et al. · Journal of Obesity · 2010
DOI 10.1155/2010/868573
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