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fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Researchers report 'astounding' obesity surge in U.S. - Harvard Gazette

Including body-fat-distribution measures beyond BMI raises U.S. adult obesity prevalence from about 40% to roughly 70%, with higher risks in newly classified and older adults.
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fromBoston.com
4 days ago

MGB study indicates dramatic increase in U.S. adults who meet new definition of obesity

The new obesity definition raises U.S. adult prevalence from 42.9% to about 68.6% by adding body fat distribution measures to BMI.
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