25Sep 2024
How BMI is becoming an inadequate measure for health
Syllabus: GS 3: Issues related to Health. Science and its application in everyday life Focus: The Body Mass Index (BMI) is being questioned for its effectiveness as a health metric, with the Body Roundness Index (BRI) emerging as a more accurate predictor of fat distribution and related health risks, particularly metabolic syndrome. Overview of BMI’s …
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