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A BMI of 27 or more is considered to be obese in adults over age 20. (Ref: Birmingham et al 1999, CMAJ)

There is sufficient evidence to suggest that adults with diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, sleep apnea or coronary artery disease who also have a BMI greater than 27 would benefit from weight reduction. (Ref: Can Task Force 1999)