UK researchers develop tool to identify people most at risk of obesity-related diseases
UK researchers have developed a tool called Obscore that uses AI to predict an individual's 10-year risk of obesity-related diseases by analyzing 20 health, lifestyle, and demographic factors. The tool aims to help the NHS prioritize access to weight-loss medications by identifying those most likely to benefit, beyond just using BMI. While the tool shows promise in personalizing risk assessment, experts note that further validation and adaptation may be needed for routine NHS use.
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The researchers say their work showed people with the same age, sex and body mass index can have very different risks for obesity-related conditions. Photograph: Kumar Sriskandan/AlamyView image in fullscreenThe researchers say their work showed people with the same age, sex and body mass index can have very different risks for obesity-related conditions. Photograph: Kumar Sriskandan/AlamyObesityUK researchers develop tool to identify people most at risk of obesity-related diseasesData tool could help NHS prioritise who gets access to limited weight-loss medication, say scientistsNicola Davis Science correspondentThu 30 Apr 2026 05.00 EDTLast modified on Thu 30 Apr 2026 05.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA new tool that can shed light on who is most at risk of obesity-related…
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