As a simplistic excursion from the main thread, can I ask what is the
difference between using BMI and a height/weight chart (beyond the giving
the relationship of height/weight a score)?
I have recently seen examples of procedures where the BMI is the governing
factor on the person's ability to carry out a particular job - surely this
is nonsense? If we are going to use an indicator such as this for giving
advice on fitness to work, we must look at the other factors mentioned
previously, and include these in the decision making process (which I am
sure most of us do!)
David Ives
GradDipPhys, MCSP
WellWork Ltd
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