Novel anthropometric parameters to define obesity and obesity-related disease in adults: a systematic review

Context Obesity is defined as an abnormal or excessive accumulation of body fat. Traditionally, it has been assessed using a wide range of anthropometric, biochemical, and radiological measurements, with each having its advantages and disadvantages. Objective A systematic review of the literature was conducted to identify novel anthropometric measurements of obesity in adults. Data Sources Using a combination of MeSH terms, the PubMed database...