What is BMI and why is it used to decide if you are 'healthy'? - Wales Online

BMI has been used since the 1830s and is still used by the NHS to determine whether someone is a 'healthy' weight

Body Mass index, or BMI, is a tool used around the world to determine whether your body weight is "healthy". It has been used since the 19th century, and is still used by the NHS in the UK. If your … [+2670 chars]

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