> However, it doesn't explain why being 'overweight' BMI consistently proves to be protective against death I don't see how the "protective of death" conclusio

> However, it doesn't explain why being 'overweight' BMI consistently proves to be protective against death I don't see how the "protective of death" conclusion is able to be maintained when it was determined by comparing the mortality of overweight people to frail and dying old people and cancer patients. The reality is that it's the opposite. It's well known that being overweight damages the organs and makes a person more susceptible to dozens of diseases.