Is BMI 15 Malnourished? Unpacking the Health Risks of Severe Underweight
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a BMI under 16 is considered dangerously low, and a BMI of 15 is categorized as 'severe thinness'. In most cases, a BMI this low strongly indicates that an individual is malnourished and suffering from significant nutritional deficiencies.
