The BMI is generally accepted as a valid measure for underweight and overweight in adults aged 20 years or older. Within the category ‘overweight’ the following subcategories are distinguished: • BMI ...

12. The highest rate of underweight children was found to be 4.22 percent for 12-year-old girls and 3.88 percent for 15-year-old boys. Boys ages 7 and those 9 to 17 also logged record rates ...

Underweight, characterised by a body weight too low to be considered healthy, is a serious yet often overlooked public health concern. It is known by various te ...