Body mass index: It's not all that it's hyped up to be
Body mass index (BMI) is a simple mathematical formula widely used to quickly gauge someone's health. BMI = weight (kg) divided by height squared (m2). Its simplicity and cost-effectiveness makes BMI a popular health tool, but it's based on some problematic logic.
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