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VIDEO: Doctors encouraged to not emphasize BMI in health assessments, study shows
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  • June 15, 2023

Doctors encouraged to not emphasize BMI in health assessments, study shows

ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton explains a report from the American Medical Association encouraging doctors to de-emphasize the use of BMI in assessing health and obesity.

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