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Concerns BMI reliance is leading to poor health outcomes

By ABC NEWS (Australia)

Published : Sept. 26, 2023 - 18:02

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Experts and patient groups are concerned about an over-reliance on the body mass index to determine if someone is overweight. The BMI is calculated using a person's weight and height and patients can be denied surgery or treatment if it's too high.

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