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BMI Doesn't Define Health, New Study Warns

For decades, BMI - the ratio of a personâ€™s weight to their height â€” has shaped everything from fitness apps to medical policy. Yet, according to a new study from the University of Waterloo, this number tells only part of the story and may do more harm than good.

BMI Doesn't Define Health, New Study Warns

BMI Doesn't Define Health, New Study Warns

A new Canadian study challenges the long-standing use of Body Mass Index (BMI) as a measure of health, revealing that it overlooks critical biological and social factors.

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