What is considered rapid weight loss?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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Weight loss of five percent of body weight over a period of 6 - 12 months in the absence of trying to loose weight is considered an unexplained weight loss. When this weight loss occurs at a pace of more than half to one kilogram per week then it is considered rapid.

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