80 cm for women, 90 for men: Researchers find new measure for obesity in India and it has nothing to do with your weight

New obesity criteria for Indians now include waist circumference and waist-to-height ratio. Abdominal obesity is indicated when waist exceeds 80cm for women and 90cm for men. Research highlights the inadequacy of BMI alone. The guidelines help detect and treat obesity early. They also differentiate between harmless and serious obesity requiring medical intervention.