BMI in the BIPOC Community: Why It's Problematic - Everyday Health

Many doctors use body mass index (BMI) to screen for health conditions. But for certain groups, including Black and Asian people, BMI isn’t an effective tool, according to research and health experts. This article explains why.

None of this means people should be overly concerned by what the standards are, says Gonsahn-Bollie. Rather than focusing on getting to a normal or so-called healthy standard BMI or weight, she likes… [+1562 chars]

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