Affiliation:
1. Endocrinology Research Centre
Abstract
Obesity is currently an important medical and social problem due to the multiple associated conditions that worsen the health of the population. Thus, there is a need for the development of accurate and non-invasive methods of body composition assessment for the purposes of diagnosing and monitoring the treatment of this disease. According to the estimates of the World Obesity Federation, by 2025 the prevalence of this disease will reach 21% in women, and 18% in men. This literature review is dedicated to the subject of various methods for assessing the degree of obesity, as well as determining the composition of the body in the context of historical achievements and a critical assessment of new technologies.