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Doctors explain what the Body Mass Index is and why it isn't an accurate indicator of health, especially for certain people.

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Explore how overweight and obesity are classified using BMI and other methods and understand the limitations of relying on ...

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0.001 BMI indicates body mass index; CKD-EPI, chronic kidney disease epidemiology collaboration; eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate; HDL, high-density lipoprotein; IOP, intraocular ...

Flawed definitions of obesity can harm health outcomes, research indicates. The medical community is taking notice ...

Mendelian randomization of 400,000 participants reveals smoking, high BMI, and high cholesterol as major genetic risk factors ...

What is a BMI calculator? How do I calculate my BMI? Benefits of a BMI calculator Body Mass Index (BMI), also known as an obesity indicator, can help medical experts determine if their patient is ...