Table 1 World Health Organization classification of obesity [20]
From: A review on the anesthetic management of obese patients undergoing surgery
Body mass index (kg.m2) | Classification |
|---|---|
< 18.5 | Underweight |
18.5 – 24.9 | Normal |
25.0 – 29.9 | Overweight |
30.0 – 34.9 | Obese Class 1 |
35.0 – 39.9 | Obesity Class 2 |
> 40.0 | Obese Class 3 (previously ‘morbid obesity’) |