What is considered underweight in Asia? Defining the Asian BMI
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According to research published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged that standard BMI cutoffs may not be suitable for Asian populations due to unique body compositions. So, what is considered underweight in Asia? While the global standard is a BMI below 18.5, this benchmark carries different health implications and is assessed within a broader context of ethnic-specific body fat distribution and genetic factors.
