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Body Mass Index (BMI) for Indians uses lower cut-offs than global WHO standards due to metabolic risks Indian adults' average BMI is around 22-23 kg/m2, within global normal range but higher risk in ...

BMI has been a go-to health metric for decades, but experts say it often oversimplifies the story. It can misclassify athletes as overweight and overlook hidden health risks in people with 'normal' ...