New definition of obesity: focus on health instead of BMI

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A new definition of obesity puts BMI in the background and emphasizes health. Experts explain the effects.

Eine neue Definition von Fettleibigkeit stellt den BMI in den Hintergrund und betont den Fokus auf Gesundheit. Experten erläutern die Auswirkungen.
A new definition of obesity puts BMI in the background and emphasizes health. Experts explain the effects.

New definition of obesity: focus on health instead of BMI

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