Redefining obesity in postmenopausal women

(The North American Menopause Society (NAMS)) There is no doubt the prevalence of obesity has increased significantly across all age groups, creating greater health risks. What exactly constitutes obesity, however, is subject to debate, especially for postmenopausal women who have a different body composition than younger women. A study published online today in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS), demonstrates that the long-accepted BMI definition for obesity may no longer be accurate.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news