For some elite athletes, BMI may overestimate risk in terms of obesity-related complications For some people classified as "healthy" by BMI - particularly certain ethnic groups - they may still be at increased risk
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But for the vast majority of people, BMI gives you a decent estimate of risks such as OSA and cardiovascular events
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BMI is also a very quick and easy measurement that costs nothing to take, compared with many of the other measurements which are labor and cost intensive
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Less than ideal? Sure. One of the quickest, easiest measurements to take to get a good idea of various obesity-related risks? Also sure
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Meh
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"BUT it is a good estimation for most people" That's a good point. I feel like people enjoy being contrarians by bringing up edge cases
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People LOVE being contrarians. It is so boring
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Imperfect yes, but also inappropriate to base health care decisions on BMI alone. Need further information
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The problem is some insurance companies will refuse income protection insurance based solely on a high bmi score.
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I find most people then say “ well I have Big bones and have lots of muscle so it doesn’t apply to me “.
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