Reevaluating Health Metrics: A Multi-Dimensional Approach Beyond BMI

Autor:	Raja D, Vedapriya Dande Rajasekar
Jazyk:	angličtina
Rok vydání:	2023
Předmět:	Body Mass Index (BMI) health assessment body composition waist-to-hip ratio cardiorespiratory fitness holistic health Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270
Zdroj:	National Journal of Community Medicine, Vol 14, Iss 10 (2023)
Druh dokumentu:	article
ISSN:	0976-3325 2229-6816
DOI:	10.55489/njcm.141020233272
Popis:	Body Mass Index (BMI) has long served as a conventional metric to assess overall health, but its limitations have spurred a demand for more comprehensive health evaluation tools. This article investigates the shortcomings of BMI, such as its disregard for body composition, age, gender disparities, and potential ethnic biases. By focusing on alternative indicators of health, such as waist-to-hip ratio, body composition analysis, and cardiorespiratory fitness, we highlight the need for a more holistic health assessment. Emphasizing personalized healthcare, this article advocates for integrating various health metrics to gain a deeper understanding of an individual's well-being, leading to more accurate diagnoses and tailored interventions. Ultimately, adopting a multi-dimensional approach beyond BMI offers a promising avenue for enhancing healthcare practices and improving patient outcomes.
Databáze:	Directory of Open Access Journals
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