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Maintaining a BMI between 23.0 and 24.9 is associated with the lowest risk of all-cause mortality in Korean adults, establishing an optimal weight range lower than standard Western classifications.
For Korean adults, aiming for a BMI between 23.0 and 24.9 is associated with the lowest risk of death. This is lower than the standard Western 'normal' range (18.5-24.9). If your BMI is above 25, you may be increasing your risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. If your BMI is below 18.5, you may be increasing your risk of respiratory diseases. Focus on maintaining this specific range rather than just 'being healthy' by Western standards.
The risk of death from any cause was lowest among patients with a BMI of 23.0 to 24.9.
Why this rating
Large prospective cohort (N=1,213,829) with long follow-up (12 years) and rigorous exclusion of pre-existing diseases.
Source
Body-Mass Index and Mortality in Korean Men and Women
Sun Ha Jee et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · 2006
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