Mexico: How Useful Is BMI In Predicting Adiposity Indicators In A Sample Of Maya Children And ...

Mexico: How Useful Is BMI In Predicting Adiposity Indicators In A Sample Of Maya Children And Women With High Levels Of Stunting? Hannah J. Wilson, Federico Dickinson, Paula L. Griffiths, Hugo Azcorra, Barry Bogin, and Maria Ines Varela-Silva, 2011   Objectives: Body mass index (BMI) is used frequently to estimate adiposity levels in children and adults. However, the applicability of BMI to populations with high levels of stunting has been questioned. Stunted people can have...

For the rest of the article, as well as maps, images, related items, and videos, please visit Indigenous Peoples Issues & Resources.