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Morbid obesity is defined as having a BMI of 40 or higher. Morbid obesity is associated with a host of health conditions, including heart problems, breathing difficulty, joint pain, mental health concerns, increased likelihood of cancer, and a decrease of 10 to 15 years in life expectancy.
For adults, BMI categories are underweight, healthy weight, overweight, and obesity. Obesity is further subdivided into three classes. BMI is a screening measure. BMI should be considered with other factors when assessing an individual's health.
Body mass index (BMI) is a calculated measure of weight relative to height. For adults, BMI is categorized into underweight, healthy weight, overweight, and obesity. Obesity is further subdivided into three classes. This BMI calculator is for adults 20 and older.
Class III obesity, formerly known as morbid obesity, is a complex chronic disease in which a person has a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher or a BMI of 35 or higher and is experiencing obesity-related health conditions.
While experts still categorize obesity based on severity, the medical community is moving away from terms like “morbid obesity.” Instead, obesity is divided into three different classes...
Source: Adapted from Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults: The Evidence Report.
There are three classes of obesity, according to the BMI chart: Obesity class I: BMI of 30 to less than 35; Obesity class II: BMI of 35 to less than 40 Obesity class III: BMI...