Introduction: Obesity has traditionally been defined using BMI thresholds. While BMI is useful for population screening, it sometimes misclassifies individuals. Considering this, Lancet Diabetes among older adults, for White or Asian individuals, and never smokers. Among women, prevalence was higher among never smokers, whereas among men, it was higher among White or Asian individuals, those living with a partner, and with ≥10 years of schooling. Across all groups, prevalence was higher among those not meeting physical activity recommendations. Conclusion: The new clinical definition identifies a group with distinct sociodemographic and lifestyle patterns. Further studies are needed to determine whether this classification offers advantages over BMI alone in identifying individuals at higher risk and guiding public health actions.
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