Theme 4: Screening And Early Diagnosis

Definition:

Screening for obesity refers to the investigation of obesity indicators in populations as to identify individuals with signs of having obesity.

Scope:

Elements to consider when screening for indicators for obesity may include a person’s age, biological sex, body composition, ethnic background, family history, pre-existing medical conditions, among others.

Context:

Obesity screening can lead to the identification of factors that change the likelihood of developing obesity and use of this knowledge to prevent or lessen obesity by modifying these factors.

Bowman-Busato, J., Schreurs, L., Halford, J.C.G. et al. Providing a common language for obesity: the European Association for the Study of Obesity obesity taxonomy. Int J Obes (2024).

https://doi.org/10.1038/s41366-024-01565-9