Post a reply: Anthropometry (BMI) for women 19 years old - confusion on what to use
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Dear Colleagues
To identify mlanutrition/thinness with BMI, etc:
We know we use BMI-for-Age for girls below the age of 19 years old.
We also know that we need to use BMI for adults. However there are various documents* that state BMI should be used for 19 years and older, others state for 20 years and older, other documents state for over 20 years.
My question: what is correct to use for women of 19 years old?
*WHO, CDC, FANTA, etc.
Thanks so much, Mija
(PS please do not turn this question in a debate on MUAC, as that is not the question here, for now ...... )
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