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Milliman Report Addresses the Potential Impact of Height and Weight on Medical Costs
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, September 28th, 2009
"BMI is a single value calculated as a function of a person's height and weight, and it is often used to categorize relative obesity," says co-author Jon Shreve. "According to the World Health Organization, a person with a BMI of 30 or more is considered obese and thereby considered high risk for chronic diseases, including diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Our research...
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