Includes: Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, NAFLD/NASH, severe osteoarthritis, etc.
Clinical obesity is defined at lower BMI values for Asian populations.
Verified
Last Review: 2026
| Condition | Prior Criteria (1991) | New 2022 Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| BMI threshold alone | ≥ 40 kg/m² | ≥ 35 kg/m² |
| BMI + Comorbidity | ≥ 35 kg/m² | ≥ 30 kg/m² |
| Asian Population Thresholds | N/A | BMI ≥ 27.5 kg/m² |
| Adolescents | Restrictive | Considered generally eligible for selected youth |
Eisenberg D et al. • Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2022;The modern definitive criteria replacing the archaic 1991 NIH consensus.
Last Comprehensive Review: 2026
Clinical Context
We think this has broad domain relevance to Bariatric Surgery Eligibility (ASMBS/IFSO).
Clinical Context
We think this has broad domain relevance to Bariatric Surgery Eligibility (ASMBS/IFSO).
Clinical Context
We think this has broad domain relevance to Bariatric Surgery Eligibility (ASMBS/IFSO).
