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Please advise what is a standard BMI rate applicable to the Healthy, Overweight, Obese Indians Adults / children?

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hi, body mass index is weight divided by height in meter square. This formula can be used for anyone above 16 yrs. Below 16 yrs age group can consult a pediatrician.18.5-25 is healthy range,25-30 is overweight,30-40 is obesity, above 40 is morbid obesity/severe obesity.

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