Hidden Obesity

Authors

  • Sanjay Kalra Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, India
  • Saurabh Arora Department of Endocrinology, Dayan and Medical College, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
  • Nitin Kapoor Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India; Non communicable disease unit, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/jpma.23-28

Keywords:

Barophenotypic characterization, normal weight obesity, obesity, overweight, hidden hunger

Abstract

This communication proposes the term “hidden obesity” to describe normal weight obesity, or increased adiposity without a corresponding increase in body mass index. It uses the concept of hidden hunger to craft semantics which will generate greater attention to this condition from all stake-holders, including policymakers and planners. The article describes simple tools which can be used to suspect and confirm the diagnosis of hidden obesity. This phenotype is very commonly seen in the south Asian population.

Keywords: Barophenotypic characterization, normal weight obesity, obesity, overweight, hidden hunger

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Published

2023-10-20

How to Cite

Kalra , S., Arora, S., & Kapoor, N. (2023). Hidden Obesity. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 73(4). https://doi.org/10.47391/jpma.23-28

Issue

Vol. 73 No. 4 (2023): April

Section

BAROCRINOLOGY

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