BMI may not be a good indicator to health and fitness, says doctors. Photos: 123rf.com
Body mass index (BMI) can be a good screening tool to determine whether people are overweight – and thus have a higher risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and some cancers – but fails to take several factors into account
Is the index a reliable indicator of an individual’s health and fitness?
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