Indian experts reclassify obesity as a chronic disease

Medical experts in India have officially defined obesity as a chronic disease rather than a failure of willpower, marking a shift in the clinical approach to weight management.

This reclassification is part of broader updates in Indian healthcare guidelines, which also include new hypertension standards and the role of early detection in reducing long-term burdens.

The announcement coincides with other medical developments, such as the launch of an advanced TMS lab at Medicover Hospitals in Navi Mumbai and new audits for medical device makers.