Diagnosis of Overweight and Obesity

Your doctor may diagnose overweight and obesity based on your medical history, a physical exam that checks your body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference, and tests to rule out other medical conditions.


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  • SourceUrl: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/subscribe/4434
  • Syndication ID: 16633
  • Language: English
  • Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
  • Date Content Published: Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 12:00 PM
  • Date Syndication Captured: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 07:45 PM
  • Date Syndication Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 01:17 AM
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