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| Mortality ratio and body mass index. Data from the American Cancer Society study have been plotted for men and women to show relationship of body mass index to overall mortality. At a body mass index below 20 kg/m2 and above 25 kg/m2 there is an increase in relative mortality. The major causes for this increased mortality are listed along with division of body mass index groupings into various levels of risk. (Copyright 1987, George A. Bray. Used with permission.) |
published 2000