Body Mass Index
Abstract
The body mass index (BMI) is the metric currently in use for defining anthropometric height/weight characteristics in adults and for classifying (categorizing) them into groups. The common interpretation is that it represents an index of an individual’s fatness. It also is widely used as a risk factor for the development of or the prevalence of several health issues. In addition, it is widely used in determining public health policies.The BMI...
Paper Details
Title
Body Mass Index
Published Date
May 1, 2015
Journal
Volume
50
Issue
3
Pages
117 - 128
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