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Obesity indicators used to define obesity
| Parameter studied | Criteria for overweight/obesity |
|---|---|
| Body mass index | ≥23 kg/m2 (over weight); ≥25 kg/m2 (obesity) |
| Waist circumference | >90 cm in men and >80 cm in women |
| Waist-hip ratio | 0.9 in men and 0.8 in women |
| Body fat percentage* | >25% in men and >30% in women |
* As measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
