NCD Alliance
NCD Alliance Response to the Zero Draft 2025 Political Declaration on NCDs and Mental Health
Briefs & Fact Sheets
23 May 2025
The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission introduces a groundbreaking redefinition of obesity, distinguishing between clinical obesity (a chronic disease) and preclinical obesity (a risk factor). This new approach moves beyond BMI, paving the way for more precise diagnosis, treatment, and global health policy updates.