Cut‐off Point of BMI and Obesity‐Related Comorbidities and Mortality in Middle‐Aged Koreans
Obesity Research2004Vol. 12(12), pp. 2031–2040
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Abstract
Our findings did not support the use of a lower BMI cut-off point for defining overweight in Koreans compared with whites for the purpose of identifying different risks. However, populations with BMI > or = 25 are rapidly increasing and have substantial risks of diseases. To preempt the rapid increases in obesity and related health problems that are occurring in Western countries, Korea should consider using a BMI of 25 as an action point for obesity prevention and control interventions.
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