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MS Mythbusters – Body mass index (BMI) is a flawed tool

Our series of MS Mythbusters aims to dispel some of the outdated, inaccurate or confusing information you may have heard or read.

On this episode, Associate Professor Yasmine Probst busts the myth that the body mass index (BMI) is a flawed tool and explains how it is the best tool currently available for measuring someone’s weight.

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MS Mythbusters – Body mass index (BMI) is a flawed tool