Body mass index relates weight to height differently in women and older adults: serial cross-sectional surveys in England (1992-2011)

Conclusions
Unlike early childhood, where taller children tend to have higher BMI, adults, especially women and older people, show an inverse BMI–height association. BMI is a heterogeneous measure of weight-for-height; height may be an important and complex determinant of BMI trajectory over the life course.

Source: Journal of Public Health - October 18, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: Sperrin, M., Marshall, A. D., Higgins, V., Renehan, A. G., Buchan, I. E. Tags: Original article Source Type: research