What is the formula for calculating the health index?

[Weight (kg)]/[Height (m) × Height (m)] =? Body mass index. Among them, less than 18.5 is thin. 18.5 to 20.9, slim. Moderate between 20.9 and 24.9. More than 24.9 is overweight.

According to the report of the World Health Organization, health = 15% genetic factors+10% social factors +8% medical conditions +7% climatic conditions +60% self-care.

WHO standards and Asian standards are formulated by the World Health Organization, and China standards are formulated by the National Health and Family Planning Commission. As a reference index, body mass index is not suitable for everyone, such as minors and athletes. The best reference body mass index for ordinary adults is 22.

Adult body mass index value:

1. Too light: lower than 18.5.

2. Normal: 18.5-23.9.

3. overweight: 24-27.

4. obesity: 28-32.

5. Very obese, over 32.

Not everyone applies the body mass index, such as:

1.1under 8 years old.

2. As an athlete.

I am doing weight training.

4. Pregnant or breastfeeding.

5. frail or sedentary elderly people.