The body mass index (BMI) is a statistical measurement which compares a person's weight and height. Though it does not actually measure the percentage of body fat, it is a useful tool to estimate a healthy body weight based on how tall a person is. Due to its ease of measurement and calculation, it is the most widely used diagnostic tool to identify obesity problems within a population.
Body mass index is defined as the individual's body weight divided by the square of their height.
The healthy BMI for men and women in Asia is between 18.5 - 22.9.
Category | BMI Range – kg/m2 |
Starvation | Less than 14.9 |
Underweight | From 15 to 18.4 |
Normal | From 18.5 to 22.9 |
Overweight | From 23 to 27.5 |
Obese | From 27.6 to 40 |
Morbidly Obese | Greater than 40 |
Adults whose BMI is between 18.5 and 22.9 have a low risk of developing heart disease and other health problems such as diabetes. Those with a BMI between 23 and 27.4 are at moderate risk while those with a BMI of 27.5 and above are at high risk of heart disease and other health problems.
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