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Creating two distinct classifications of “clinical obesity” and “pre-clinical obesity” would provide more accurate diagnosis and more personalised treatment, it argued.

“Currently, obesity treatment is inaccessible to those who need it most, namely individuals with the highest levels of excess weight, while our prevention policies remain insufficient.

BMI falls short as a way to measure obesity. Doctors need to also determine whether body fat harms a person's health.