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2010•The AMA Journal of EthicRequires access

Diagnosing Obesity: Beyond BMI

Francisco López-Jiménez, William R. Miranda

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About a third of Americans are obese and another third are overweight. The prevalence of obesity has been increasing over the last four decades and affects men and women of all ages, races, and ethnic groups [1]. Obesity is a major risk factor for numerous diseases and a major cause of disability and mortality; it affects quality of life and accounts for huge expense to the health care system [2].

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About a third of Americans are obese and another third are overweight. The prevalence of obesity has been increasing over the last four decades and affects men and women of all ages, races, and ethnic groups [1]. Obesity is a major risk factor for numerous diseases and a major cause of disability and mortality; it affects quality of life and accounts for huge expense to the health care system [2].

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About a third of Americans are obese and another third are overweight. The prevalence of obesity has been increasing over the last four decades and affects men and women of all ages, races, and ethnic groups [1]. Obesity is a major risk factor for numerous diseases and a major cause of disability and mortality; it affects quality of life and accounts for huge expense to the health care system [2].

Key concepts: Obesity, Overweight, Ethnic group, Medicine, Gerontology, Environmental health, Demography, Risk factor

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