Vital Metric
Body Mass Index (BMI)
BMI is a screening tool used to estimate weight-related health risks based on height and weight. It is widely used by health professionals globally.
Why BMI Matters?
While BMI does not directly measure body fat, it correlates with more direct measures of body fat. Furthermore, BMI is an inexpensive and easy-to-perform method of screening for weight categories that may lead to health problems.
Standardized worldwide by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Useful for population-level health assessments.