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The body mass index (BMI) is calculated using a person's weight and height, and classifies patients into four categories—underweight, normal, overweight or obese.Summary
KEY POINTS:
- Many Australians claim they are being denied medical treatments because of their BMI.
- The American Medical Association now advises against using BMI as a sole indicator of health.
- Australian clinical guidelines on managing obesity are currently under review.
