BMI Predictor of Early Death
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By: www.consumer.gov
Body Mass Index (BMI) uses a mathmatical equation of a person's height and weight to determine obesity levels. Studies also show that BMI is a predictor of early death.
In this chart, the more overweight or obese a person is—as noted in the yellow and red zones—the more likely they are to die at a younger age. Click here to view the BMI Predictor of Early Death chart.
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