BMI alone misses obesity diagnoses, international study finds

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BMI alone misses obesity diagnoses, international study finds

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An international study of more than 844,000 people across four countries found that BMI alone can both overestimate and underestimate obesity. The researchers warn that relying on BMI by itself may lead to inappropriate treatment for some patients.

A study of more than 844,000 people across four countries found that relying on body mass index (BMI) alone can both overestimate and underestimate obesity, potentially exposing patients to inappropriate treatment.

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