While BMI considers only height and weight, BRI adds waist and hip circumference for a more precise picture of body composition. “BRI considers the fat held around the abdomen, which is linked to ...
India’s BMI differs from global norms because Indians face metabolic risks at lower body weights. National guidelines ...
For decades, health experts have relied on body mass index (BMI), a ratio of weight to height, to classify people as underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese. But sometimes, you need more than ...
Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight than waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study. Body mass index (BMI) was almost three ...
Indians face higher diabetes and heart risks at lower body mass index (BMI) levels than Western populations.
Body Mass Index (BMI) for Indians uses lower cut-offs than global WHO standards due to metabolic risks Indian adults' average BMI is around 22-23 kg/m2, within global normal range but higher risk in ...