BMI report by Lancet

Question 1

What is formula for BMI?

Answer 1

BMI is measured as the weight in kg divided by the square of the height in metres

Question 2

What is India’s Rank overall?

Answer 2

196th in 200(Males)

198th in 200(Females)

Question 3

What is India’s rank in 10 countries with lowest BMI in 2019?

Answer 3

For boys -4th/5th in worst 10

For girls -3rd in worst 10

Question 4

What is average BMI ofIndian youth at 19 years of age?

Answer 4

20.1