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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Nimo Omer

Friday briefing: What new research about the limits of the body mass index might tell us about obesity

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In 2022, a study by The Lancet found that obesity among adults had more than doubled since 1990, and quadrupled among children and adolescents. As these figures continue to rise, experts are increasingly questioning how to better identify, manage and prevent obesity.

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