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A Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 40 is by definition morbid obesity. Lesser BMI may be morbid if associated by serious co-morbidities.
Body Mass Index
According to the Panel on Energy, Obesity, and Body Weight Standards published by American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, your category is:
Body Mass Index standards are:
BMI 18.5 to 24.9 Healthy
BMI 25 to 29.9 Overweight
BMI 30 to 39.9 Obese
BMI 40 to 49.9 Morbidly Obese
BMI 50 or higher Super Obese
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