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ArticleClinical obesity2026

Classification of Obesity Based on Weight History: Perceptions of People With Obesity.

Bruno Halpern, Simone van de Sande-Lee, Maria Edna de Melo, Rodrigo N Lamounier, Cintia Cercato, Paulo Augusto Carvalho Miranda, Rodrigo O Moreira, Mario Kehdi Carra, Cesar Luiz Boguszewski, Marcio C Mancini

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Bruno HalpernObesity Center, Nove de Julho Hospital, São Paulo, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0973-5065
Simone van de Sande-LeeDepartment of Internal Medicine, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil.
Maria Edna de MeloObesity Unit, Department of Endocrinology, Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Rodrigo N LamounierFederal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Cintia CercatoObesity Unit, Department of Endocrinology, Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Paulo Augusto Carvalho MirandaSanta Casa de Belo Horizonte, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Rodrigo O MoreiraInstituto Estadual de Diabetes e Endocrinologia Luis Capriglione (IEDE), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Mario Kehdi CarraDepartment of Endocrinology, Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Cesar Luiz BoguszewskiEndocrine Division (SEMPR), Department of Internal Medicine, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil.
Marcio C ManciniObesity Unit, Department of Endocrinology, Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

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Brazilian Society for the Study of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome (ABESO)Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (SBEM)
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Abstract

Two Brazilian medical societies have proposed a new classification of obesity based on the maximum weight attained in an individual's lifetime, to be used in the clinical evaluation of individuals undergoing obesity treatment. This classification, which applies to adults aged 18 to 65 years, categorises people with obesity (PwO) who lose a certain percentage of their weight as having either 'reduced' or 'controlled' obesity. While the classification aims to improve patient care, there is limited data on PwO perceptions. To explore this, a cross-sectional online survey was conducted with 500 PwO, including an explanation and clinical case of the new classification. The survey revealed that 64% of participants had never been asked by a healthcare professional (HCP) about their maximum weight. After knowing the new classification, 82% found it useful for changing perceptions about obesity treatment; 66% felt it would encourage them to seek treatment; 63% believed it would help with treatment maintenance; and 74% indicated they would feel better achieving 'controlled obesity,' even if the weight loss fell short of their goals. A majority agreed that the classification could help establish realistic goals (77%) and reduce biases from HCPs (69%). Overall, PwO perceived the classification as beneficial for encouraging treatment and reducing stigma.

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ObesityAdolescentAdultAgedBody Mass IndexBody WeightBrazilCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPerceptionSocial StigmaSurveys and QuestionnairesWeight Lossbody mass indexbody‐weight trajectoryhealth care surveyobesity managementpublic opinionweight stigma

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