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# Obesity

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## Definition

Obesity is a chronic disease of excess adiposity impairing health, in India often defined as BMI ≥25–30 depending on context and comorbidities.

## Extended

ICMR recognises obesity as relapsing and requiring long-term care. GLP-1 pharmacotherapy may be considered at BMI ≥27.5 or ≥25 with comorbidities after lifestyle intervention. In India, these concepts appear in RSSDI and ICMR guidance for type 2 diabetes and obesity care—always confirm details with your prescribing physician.

## Learn more

[Full guide](https://www.kesho.health/blog/who-qualifies-glp-1-india) · [MD](https://www.kesho.health/md/blog/who-qualifies-glp-1-india)

## Related terms

- [bmi](https://www.kesho.health/glossary/bmi)
- [thin-fat-phenotype](https://www.kesho.health/glossary/thin-fat-phenotype)
- [icmr](https://www.kesho.health/glossary/icmr)