Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari

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1. When was Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari born?February 28, 1991
2. Where was Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari born?Saudi Arabia
3. How heavy is Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari?610 kg (1,340 lb)
4. What is the recognition date?August 2013
5. Who was Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari?Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari was a man from Saudi Arabia who became the heaviest living person in the world in 2013. He weighed 610 kilograms (about 1,340 pounds). His story helps people learn about health and caring for others.
6. How much did Khalid weigh when he was the heaviest?At his peak, he weighed 610 kilograms, which is about 1,340 pounds. That made him the second-heaviest person ever recorded.

Body Mass Index (BMI): A measure of body fat based on height and weight, used to categorize weight status.
Comorbidities: Medical conditions that occur alongside a primary condition, often exacerbating its effects.
Bariatric Surgery: Surgical procedures designed to help individuals with severe obesity lose weight by altering the digestive system.
Adiposity: The state of being excessively fat or obese.