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Beyond BMI: Experts propose 'preclinical' and 'clinical' obesity

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July 28, 2026↗ source

A new Lancet commission report proposes reframing obesity as a distinct disease spectrum divided into 'preclinical' and 'clinical' stages, moving beyond reliance on BMI. This diagnostic shift aligns with recent FDA guidance prioritizing pharmacological treatments, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists, over lifestyle changes alone. The reclassification aims to improve clinical decision-making regarding which patients require medical intervention for organ dysfunction caused by excess adiposity.

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