Why are we still using the BMI? - RNZ


7/10/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 9 months ago
by Emile Donovan

<p>The body mass index has well-known shortcomings, so why is it still being used?</p>

The body mass index has been used by clinicians for centuries - but does it provide an accurate snapshot of a person's health? Photo: 123rf.com It might come as a surprise to some that the basis of… [+4248 chars]

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