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Health experts worldwide are calling for better ways to measure obesity, saying that the Body Mass Index (BMI) alone is not reliable. BMI has been widely used to check if a person is overweight or obese by comparing their weight to their height. However, doctors now believe that this method does not give a full picture of a person's health.
A group of 56 health specialists from the International Commission for Clinical Obesity suggests using more detailed checks. They recommend measuring waist size, waist-to-height ratio, and body fat percentage. These extra checks can show how fat affects a person’s organs and daily life, giving a clearer idea of their health risks.
The experts also propose splitting obesity into two types. The first is "clinical obesity," where extra fat causes health problems, and the second is "pre-clinical obesity," where a person has more fat but no serious health issues yet. This new way of thinking can help doctors give better and more personal treatment.
Many people have been wrongly labeled as obese using BMI, especially athletes or people with more muscle. BMI does not show where fat is stored in the body, which is important for understanding health risks. A more complete method can help doctors find at-risk patients and offer the right care.
More than 75 health groups worldwide support these changes. Although using new methods might take more time and training, experts believe it will improve how obesity is treated and help people live healthier lives.
South Korean authorities are set to suspend the licenses of two senior doctors for supposedly encouraging the weeks-long walkouts by thousands of medical interns and residents, which have caused disruptions in hospital operations, as reported by one of the doctors on Monday.
ചൈന: ചൈനയിലെ ഡോക്ടർമാർ ഒരു ഓപ്പറേഷൻ ചെയ്യുന്നതിനിടെ ഒരു സ്ത്രീയുടെ കണ്ണുകളിൽ നിന്ന് 60 ലധികം ജീവനുള്ള വിരകളെ പുറത്തെടുത്തു.
Seoul (South Korea): Medical professors in South Korea have announced their intention to reduce their practice hours starting on Monday in solidarity with trainee doctors who have been on strike for over a month.
London: Senior doctors in England have reached an agreement with the British government, ending a yearlong dispute marked by unprecedented strike action. The British Medical Association and the Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association, representing the consultants, announced on Friday that 83% of those who voted supported the offer.
Dubai:Indian expatriate students in the UAE and other Gulf nations preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) have received a notable advantage with the allocation of new centers in foreign cities.
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