What is morbid obesity, and how is it medically defined in Europe?

Morbid obesity explained: BMI ≥40, severe obesity classification, health risks, and treatment criteria.

In this episode, we clarify what clinicians mean by “morbid obesity” (also referred to as Class III obesity) and how it is assessed under EU medical guidelines.

You’ll learn:

• The BMI thresholds used to define severe obesity

• Why BMI ≥40, or ≥35 with obesity-related conditions, is clinically significant

• Associated health risks such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnoea, and cardiovascular disease

• The limitations of BMI as a sole measurement

• When laboratory testing and cardiovascular risk assessment are required

• When weight-loss medications or bariatric surgery may be considered