Journal of Hospital Medicine· 2026Q1
Beyond the body mass index
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Short summary
Healthcare is moving beyond Body Mass Index (BMI) due to its limitations and association with anti-fat bias, advocating for a patient-centered approach for all sizes.
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Key points
- Body Mass Index (BMI) is widely recognized but increasingly criticized as a health marker.
- The medical field is starting to deconstruct the use of BMI.
- Systemic anti-fatness is linked to the limitations of BMI.
- Practical steps are offered to optimize care for patients of all sizes.
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Abstract
Abstract Body Mass Index (BMI) is one of the most recognized measures across healthcare and beyond. However, the medical world, alongside anti‐weight stigma advocates, has started a slow, but steady deconstruction of its use as a marker of individual health. This article explores the limitations of the BMI and its relationship with systemic anti‐fatness while offering practical steps to optimize our care of patients of every size.
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