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A comparison of the WHO BMI classifications for the general population and for Asian populations
| WHO general population BMI classifications | WHO asian BMI classifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Underweight |
<18.5kg/m2 |
<18.5kg/m2 |
| Ideal |
18.5-24.9kg/m2 |
18.5-23kg/m2 |
| Overweight |
25.0-29.9kg/m2 |
23-27.5kg/m2 |
| Obese | ≥30kg/m2 | >27.5kg/m2 |
