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Obesity · Public health · Evidence
Reversing obesity in India, one clear idea at a time.
I'm Dr. Harsh Maheshwari, a physician and public health researcher. I turn obesity research into guides, tools and books that families and doctors can use.
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What you will find
Understand your body, then change your habits
Tools built on Indian cut-offs
Calculators and risk scores that use the numbers that fit Indian bodies.
BMI & waist calculatorBMI, waist-to-height ratio and abdominal obesity, using Indian cut-offs.ReadyActivity checkDoes your week reach the Indian (ICMR-NIN) physical activity targets for your age? With the IPAQ score from 15 years.ReadyIndian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS)Four questions that estimate your risk of type 2 diabetes.ReadySTOP-BangEight yes/no questions that estimate your risk of obstructive sleep apnoea.Ready
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