Definition:
Early diagnosis of obesity refers to detecting an individual who is living with obesity as early as possible based on signs of this disease.
Scope:
Elements to consider when evaluating signs for the early diagnosis of obesity may include a person’s age, biological sex, body composition, ethnic background, family history, pre-existing medical conditions, among others.
Context:
Early diagnosis of obesity can lead to better control of disease and to better patient-centred health outcomes, medical outcomes, and socioeconomic outcomes in the long term.
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