Body Mass Index (BMI) has long been used to estimate body fat and health risk but has limitations, especially for children, athletes, and ethnic minorities. BMI was originally developed from 19th-century European data and does not account for muscle mass or fat distribution. Alternatives like waist-to-hip ratio and body volume index have been proposed. A recent study suggests the Body Roundness Index (BRI), which uses height and waist circumference, provides a more accurate health risk assessment. BRI, ranging from 1 to 20, correlates more closely with diseases like cardiovascular issues and diabetes.
Beyond BMI: Body Roundness Index as a New Measure for Health Risks
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