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Concept selected: Body Mass Index (BMI)
Definition
Relationship between the weight of the individual (in kilograms) and the square of the height (in metres).Notes
From this index, the population aged 18 and over years old and over is defined as follows:-Underweight (BMI < 18.5 kg/m2).
-Normal weight (18.5 kg/m2 <= BMI < 25 kg/m2).
-Overweight (25 kg/m2 <= BMI < 30 kg/m2).
-Obesity (BMI >= 30 kg/m2).
For the population aged 2 and 17 years old, there are specific cut points.
Source
National Health Survey. MethodologyTopic
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