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Morbid obesity: definitions, epidemiology, and methodological problems.

J G Kral¹, S Heymsfield

¹Department of Surgery, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, New York.

Gastroenterology Clinics of North America

|June 1, 1987

Summary

This study defines key weight terms like obesity and morbid obesity, highlighting challenges in studying their widespread occurrence and impact.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Epidemiology
Clinical Medicine

Background:

Obesity is a complex health issue with varying definitions.
Accurate measurement and classification are crucial for epidemiological studies.

Purpose of the Study:

To define obesity, ideal body weight, and morbid obesity.
To identify challenges in the epidemiological study of morbid obesity.

Main Methods:

Literature review and definition synthesis.
Analysis of epidemiological study methodologies.

Main Results:

Provides clear definitions for obesity, ideal body weight, and morbid obesity.
Highlights difficulties in accurately assessing overweight and obesity prevalence.

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Conclusions:

Standardized definitions are essential for consistent obesity research.
Further methodological refinement is needed for accurate morbid obesity epidemiology.