The Combination of Fat Distribution and BMI Redefines Obesity: Result From NHANES.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Body mass index (BMI) has well-recognized limitations, particularly in the context of the 'obesity paradox', where higher BMI does not consistently evaluate adverse outcomes. These limitations underscore the need for alternative approaches. This study aimed to redefine obesity using anthropometric indicators and to assess their prognostic value for mortality.

Methods

The original cohort included participants from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 1999 to 2006. Additional dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) data on fat distribution were sourced from NHANES 1999-2006 and 2011-2018. Ten fat distribution indicators were adopted to assess the fat distribution in the target population, including five centripetal obesity indicators,

SUBMITTER: Yang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12260474 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature