A comparison of models with weight, height, and BMI as predictors of mortality.

Kimmo SorjonenGustav NilsonneDaniel FalkstedtTomas HemmingssonBo MelinMichael Ingre

Published in: Obesity science & practice (2020)

According to the present findings, there are several ways to make better use of measured weight and height than to calculate BMI when predicting mortality.

Keyphrases

body mass index
weight gain
cardiovascular events
physical activity
risk factors
weight loss
type diabetes