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Dr Usman Javaid
Dr Usman Javaid
Gastroenterologist

BMI & Body Composition

Calculate Body Mass Index — with adjusted ranges for South Asian populations.

Dr Usman JavaidMedically reviewed by Dr Usman Javaid, MPH, FRSPH (UK)·

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South Asians develop metabolic complications at lower BMI thresholds than Europid populations. Standard WHO cut-offs underestimate risk for this group; we use lower thresholds (≥23 overweight, ≥25 obese) as recommended by the WHO Asia-Pacific guidelines.

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