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I understand the objections to BMI comparisons at an individual level (though I believe people think themselves a bit too exceptional too often), but as part of
by SketchySeaBeast 6y ago
I understand the objections to BMI comparisons at an individual level (though I believe people think themselves a bit too exceptional too often), but as part of a larger study, I would think it'd make a good additional data point, no?
- altvali 6y agoIt most definitely would, but measuring body fat percentage would be better.
- SketchySeaBeast 6y agoBut then you couldn't easily extrapolate to the population. Well, you could, but you'd require the population to have an understanding of their body fat percentages. BMI isn't ideal, but it's quick and dirty, easy to collect and it should be relatively reliable for the population.
- greenbush 6y agoIt's not that straightforward as the BMI thresholds vary by ethnicity: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/ethnic-differences-in-bmi-and-disease-risk/ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/ethni...