New Lancet definition could reshape childhood obesity identification

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 20:27 · Archive

A new Lancet definition focusing on actual health rather than size lowers childhood obesity rates compared with Body Mass Index.

A study demonstrates that childhood obesity rates drop when measured using a new Lancet definition rather than Body Mass Index. The new definition focuses on actual health outcomes rather than size alone.

The research suggests this alternative approach to identifying childhood obesity may provide a more meaningful assessment than traditional BMI measurements, which have been criticised for not capturing true health status in young people.

How it is being reported

• Study reshaping how childhood obesity is identifiedA study shows childhood obesity rates drop when using a new Lancet definition that focuses on actual health rather than just size, unlike Body Mass Index.The West Australian · 6 Oct, 20:01
• Study reshaping how childhood obesity is identifiedA study shows childhood obesity rates drop when using a new Lancet definition that focuses on actual health rather than just size, unlike Body Mass Index.Perth Now · 6 Oct, 20:01

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