A new concept of clinical classification of obesity
Sucharda, P.
Vnitrni Lekarstvi 56(10): 1103-1104
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 0042-773X PMID: 21105462 Document Number: 638260
Current classification of obesity is based on the relative body weight and fat tissue distribution, it does not provide relevant information on functional status, quality of live and patient prognosis. A combination of obesity classes with 5 stages is being proposed, where the stages are defined by the presence of risk factors, obesity-related diseases and the level of functional impairment. Individual stages are associated with recommended preventive and treatment approaches.