BMI

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends using Body Mass Index (BMI) as a simple and inexpensive method for measuring overweight and obesity in adults. A BMI of 25 or higher is considered overweight, while a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese. However, the WHO notes that BMI should be used as a screening tool and should be interpreted in the context of other factors such as waist circumference, blood pressure, and lipid profile.