Cutoff values of body mass index for severe obesity in Korean children and adolescents: the 99th percentile versus 120% of the 95th percentile
Purpose Several definitions for severe obesity have been used, primarily the 99th percentile of the body mass index (BMI) and 120% of the 95th BMI percentile. This study aimed to establish a standardized definition for severe obesity in children and adolescents in Korea. Methods The 99th BMI percent...
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Main Authors: | Jaewon Choe (Author), Jaehyun Kim (Author), Jin Soo Moon (Author) |
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Korean Society of Pediatric Endocrinology,
2023-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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