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Urban Indian Women's Obesity at 42.8%, Nearly Double Rural Rate
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) 2023-24 classifies obesity and overweight if the Body Mass Index (BMI) is 25 kg per square metre or above, among people aged 15-49 years.
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45% Of Vellore's Urban Slum Children Stunted By Age 2, Finds Lancet Study
By age 7, more than 26 per cent of the children were classified 'thin' and 5.2 per cent classified 'overweight/obese', findings published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia journal show.
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Low Presence Of Abdominal Fat In Midlife Linked To Slower Brain Ageing: Study
A new study shows that lower accumulation of abdominal fat in midlife is associated with a significant slowing of brain atrophy (shrinkage), preservation of key brain structures, and better cognitive performance in late midlife that is independent of
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Air India Tightens Fitness Norms For Cabin Crew, BMI To Be Key Factor
Non-compliance with the new standards could lead to de-rostering, grounding, and loss of pay for the affected personnel.
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The Invisible Killer: How 'Heat Pockets' In Your Locality Are Straining Your Heart
The prevalence of heat pockets in your locality is putting stress on your heart. Here are the possible reasons behind why urban cities aren't cooling down at night and why cities need a heart-first plan to avoid a public health crisis.
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Childhood Body Weight Predicts Future Diabetes And Heart Disease Risk: New Study
A new study in Nature Communications shows that body weight at age ten and growth patterns through adolescence are strongly linked to future risks of diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease.
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What's India's Average BMI? How National Guidelines Differ From Global Norms
Indians face higher diabetes and heart risks at lower body mass index (BMI) levels than Western populations.
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Obesity Raises Risk Of Hospitalisation, Death From Infections By 70%: Study
Researchers from the UK and Finland said that people with obesity were seen to have a higher risk of being hospitalised or dying due to SARS-CoV-2 infection during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Waist-To-Height Ratio Better Than BMI At Detecting Obesity Risk In Older Adults: Study
Waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate and reliable indicator of age-related obesity risk than body mass index (BMI), according to a new research.
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GST Reforms May Offset Donald Trump's Tariff Impact: Report
BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, said India is likely to remain one of the fastest-growing emerging market economies in Asia through this decade.
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AIIMS-Delhi Sounds Alarm Against Obesity Epidemic, Calls For Lifestyle, Diet Change
Dr Rajeev Narang, Professor and Head of Department of Cardiology, emphasised that obesity is treatable and urged people to monitor their Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference.
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What Is "Obesity" As Defined By Lancet Commissioner
Healthy Living: In January, a global commission of 56 experts, endorsed by 76 international medical organisations, proposed a new framework for diagnosing obesity, moving beyond the traditional reliance on Body Mass Index (BMI).
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Body Mass Index Alone Not Reliable Measure Of Obesity: Lancet Report
A Lancet Global Commission report has recommended a new, nuanced approach that looks at measures of body fat such as waist circumference or waist-to-hip ratio in addition to body mass index or BMI to detect obesity.
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How Asthma And BMI Triggers Miscarriage In Pregnancy
In this article, we will explore how these conditions can trigger miscarriage risks and what preventive measures can help protect pregnancy.
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A Fitness Review For "Obese" Assam Policemen
In a bid to ensure a professional outfit, the re-examination of body mass index (BMI) of "obese" Assam Police personnel began on Tuesday, a top official said.
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Urban Indian Women's Obesity at 42.8%, Nearly Double Rural Rate
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) 2023-24 classifies obesity and overweight if the Body Mass Index (BMI) is 25 kg per square metre or above, among people aged 15-49 years.
-
45% Of Vellore's Urban Slum Children Stunted By Age 2, Finds Lancet Study
By age 7, more than 26 per cent of the children were classified 'thin' and 5.2 per cent classified 'overweight/obese', findings published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia journal show.
-
Low Presence Of Abdominal Fat In Midlife Linked To Slower Brain Ageing: Study
A new study shows that lower accumulation of abdominal fat in midlife is associated with a significant slowing of brain atrophy (shrinkage), preservation of key brain structures, and better cognitive performance in late midlife that is independent of
-
Air India Tightens Fitness Norms For Cabin Crew, BMI To Be Key Factor
Non-compliance with the new standards could lead to de-rostering, grounding, and loss of pay for the affected personnel.
-
The Invisible Killer: How 'Heat Pockets' In Your Locality Are Straining Your Heart
The prevalence of heat pockets in your locality is putting stress on your heart. Here are the possible reasons behind why urban cities aren't cooling down at night and why cities need a heart-first plan to avoid a public health crisis.
-
Childhood Body Weight Predicts Future Diabetes And Heart Disease Risk: New Study
A new study in Nature Communications shows that body weight at age ten and growth patterns through adolescence are strongly linked to future risks of diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease.
-
What's India's Average BMI? How National Guidelines Differ From Global Norms
Indians face higher diabetes and heart risks at lower body mass index (BMI) levels than Western populations.
-
Obesity Raises Risk Of Hospitalisation, Death From Infections By 70%: Study
Researchers from the UK and Finland said that people with obesity were seen to have a higher risk of being hospitalised or dying due to SARS-CoV-2 infection during the COVID-19 pandemic.
-
Waist-To-Height Ratio Better Than BMI At Detecting Obesity Risk In Older Adults: Study
Waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate and reliable indicator of age-related obesity risk than body mass index (BMI), according to a new research.
-
GST Reforms May Offset Donald Trump's Tariff Impact: Report
BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, said India is likely to remain one of the fastest-growing emerging market economies in Asia through this decade.
-
AIIMS-Delhi Sounds Alarm Against Obesity Epidemic, Calls For Lifestyle, Diet Change
Dr Rajeev Narang, Professor and Head of Department of Cardiology, emphasised that obesity is treatable and urged people to monitor their Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference.
-
What Is "Obesity" As Defined By Lancet Commissioner
Healthy Living: In January, a global commission of 56 experts, endorsed by 76 international medical organisations, proposed a new framework for diagnosing obesity, moving beyond the traditional reliance on Body Mass Index (BMI).
-
Body Mass Index Alone Not Reliable Measure Of Obesity: Lancet Report
A Lancet Global Commission report has recommended a new, nuanced approach that looks at measures of body fat such as waist circumference or waist-to-hip ratio in addition to body mass index or BMI to detect obesity.
-
How Asthma And BMI Triggers Miscarriage In Pregnancy
In this article, we will explore how these conditions can trigger miscarriage risks and what preventive measures can help protect pregnancy.
-
A Fitness Review For "Obese" Assam Policemen
In a bid to ensure a professional outfit, the re-examination of body mass index (BMI) of "obese" Assam Police personnel began on Tuesday, a top official said.
