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World J Diabetes. Oct 15, 2021; 12(10): 1587-1621
Published online Oct 15, 2021. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v12.i10.1587
Published online Oct 15, 2021. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v12.i10.1587
Table 2 Obesity classification system for adults: International and Asian
| Category | WHO International classification BMI (kg/m2) | Asian classification BMI (kg/m2) |
| Underweight | < 18.5 | < 18.5 |
| Normal weight | 18.5-24.9 | 18.5-22.9 |
| Overweight | 25.0-29.9 | 23-24.9 |
| Obesity class I | 30.0-34.9 | 25-29.9 |
| Obesity class II | 35.0-39.9 | 30-34.9 |
| Obesity class III | ≥ 40 | ≥ 35 |
- Citation: Bhattacharya S, Kalra S, Kapoor N, Singla R, Dutta D, Aggarwal S, Khandelwal D, Surana V, Dhingra A, Kantroo V, Chittawar S, Deka N, Bindal V, Dutta P. Expert opinion on the preoperative medical optimization of adults with diabetes undergoing metabolic surgery. World J Diabetes 2021; 12(10): 1587-1621
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9358/full/v12/i10/1587.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v12.i10.1587