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Body Mass Index (BMI) is an approximate measure of whether someone is overweight or underweight. BMI of a person is calculated by dividing the weight of the person in kilograms by the square of their height in metres. BMI attempts to categorize a person as Normal, Underweight, Overweight or Obese based on the value obtained by attempting to quantify the amount of tissue mass (muscle, fat, and bone) in the individual.

Classification	Principal cut-off points	Cut-off points for Asians
Normal Range	18.5-24.9	18.5-22.9
Pre-Obese (Overweight)	25.0-29.9	23.0-27.4
Obese Class I	30.0-34.9	27.5-32.4
Obese Class II	35.0-39.9	32.5-37.4
Obese Class III	>=40.0	>=37.5

For Asian populations classifications remain the same as the international classification but that public health action points for interventions are set at 23, 27.5, 32.5 and 37.5. We address eligibility and prioritization for bariatric surgery within the coloured zones above

Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric Surgery deals with the study of obesity, the causes, prevention and treatment of obesity. Bariatric Surgery or Weight Loss Surgery is considered in people struggling with severe obesity.

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy is a surgical procedure for weight loss. In this procedure, the stomach is reduced to about 15% of the original size of the stomach

Roux-en-Y Gastric bypass is another surgical procedure for weight loss. In this procedure, the stomach is connected to a distal part of the intestine. This aids in weight reduction.

This is a non-surgical weight loss procedure. A deflated balloon is inserted into the stomach using endoscopy, filled, and left in the stomach for a period of 6 months resulting in weight loss.

Obesity is the leading cause of the increased incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in both developed and developing countries. It is a common disease associated with numerous complications.

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