Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple numerical screening tool that categorizes individuals based on height and weight. It is widely used by healthcare providers to assess health risk categories.
Official WHO BMI Categories
- Underweight: BMI < 18.5
- Normal Weight: BMI 18.5 – 24.9
- Overweight: BMI 25.0 – 29.9
- Obese Class I: BMI 30.0 – 34.9
- Obese Class II / III: BMI 35.0+
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