Defining obesity is crucial for effective treatment and resource allocation

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New obesity drugs offer significant weight loss, but a universal definition of obesity remains elusive. Medicine struggles to define obesity, leading to potential over-treatment and misallocation of resources for millions. A proposed distinction separates clinical obesity from pre-clinical obesity as a risk state. This nuanced approach aims to align obesity treatment with how other medical conditions are managed, ensuring proportionate care and sustainable investment in therapies.


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