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Why Do We Use the BMI? History of the Body Mass Index

Patrick Kelly177K subscribers

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Explains the origins and historical development of BMI as a medical metric. Teaches why this measurement standard exists and its evolution.

A 11-minute video from Patrick Kelly: “Why Do We Use the BMI? History of the Body Mass Index”.

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