
Relying solely on BMI to diagnose obesity and assess health risks can be misleading, as it fails to account for factors like central adiposity and comorbidities. A more comprehensive approach incorporating additional metrics like waist-to-height ratio and body composition analysis is needed to accurately identify high-risk individuals.


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The European Association for the Study of Obesity has recommended moving away from BMI to diagnose obesity. Caroline Messer, MD, explains why BMI isn't always the best indicator of obesity.

Are We Relying Too Much on BMI to Diagnose Obesity?

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Limitations of Body Mass Index (BMI) in Diagnosing Obesity and Assessing Health Risks
