What use is the BMI?

Arch Dis Child. 2006 Apr;91(4):283-6. doi: 10.1136/adc.2005.077339.

Abstract

The BMI is the best available tool for monitoring progress in the campaign against obesity

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Body Mass Index*
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Obesity / diagnosis*
  • Obesity / prevention & control
  • Population Surveillance
  • Reference Values