South Asian vs. Global WHO BMI Cutoffs (23.0 vs. 25.0 kg/m²): Cardiometabolic Risk Stratification in Sri Lankan Adults
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Clinical review examining WHO Expert Consultation and Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) consensus guidelines on lower Body Mass Index (BMI) thresholds (23.0 kg/m² for overweight and 25.0 kg/m² for obesity) due to heightened visceral adiposity and insulin resistance among South Asian and Sri Lankan adults. Author: Dr. Priya Sammani (MBBS, PG Dip. in Family Medicine / වෛද්ය ප්රියා සම්මානි), Chief Medical Editor at Nirogi Lanka. Full Clinical Article (HTML): https://nirogilanka.com/research/south-asian-bmi-metabolic-cutoffs-sri-lanka/ Interactive South Asian BMI Calculator: https://nirogilanka.com/bmi-calculator/ Printable Sinhala Clinic Wall Posters: https://nirogilanka.com/health-posters/
Author: Sammani, Priya
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7225464197