First introduced in the 19th century, body mass index has been used to define obesity in the U.S. for decades. Now, a new study questions the centuries-old standard.
Two in five U.S. adults are living with obesity. Obesity can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and other chronic health conditions. Also known as “BMI,” it is a calculated measure of a person's body weight divided by their height to determine obesity.
