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Why BMI is flawed — and how to redefine obesity
(www.nature.com)
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I mean BMI is also useful for comparing individuals in certain instances. That's why doctor's use it.
It's a crappy measure, but it's good enough for a range of use. You just have to be thoughtful enough to say, yeah it's not going to work for this person.
I'm not anti BMI, I'm just opposed to people repeating statements like "BMI is useful to compare populations" which don't really mean anything.