Obesity is a significant health threat affecting every organ and increasing risks of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and mental illness, causing shorter, unhappy lives.
The debate on obesity as a disease revolves around the limitations of BMI as a diagnostic tool, with some showing no signs of ill health despite being classified as obese.
Experts argue for a reframing of obesity to better diagnose and treat individuals, suggesting additional measures beyond BMI, such as waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio.
High-risk fat storage occurs around waist and organs like the liver and heart, necessitating a more nuanced understanding beyond just visible fat or BMI.
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