A study of 844,000 adults reveals what BMI misses about obesity

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20261112/A-study-of-844000-adults-reveals-what-BMI-misses-about-obesity.aspx Two people can have the same BMI but very different health profiles. A study spanning four countries examines whether waist measurements and organ function can provide a clearer picture of obesity and its long-term health implications. In a recent study published in the journal Nature, researchers analyzed data from more than 844,000 adults in four countries to examine how waist measurements and organ function affect obesity classification and its association with mortality.