Open AccessVisual Representation of Body Shape in African-American and European American Women: Clinical Considerations
Author(s) -
Patrice L Capers,
Amber W. Kinsey,
Edrika L. Miskell,
Olivia Affuso
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
clinical medicine insights women s health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1179-562X
DOI - 10.4137/cmwh.s37587
Subject(s) - representation (politics) , african american , gender studies , anthropology , sociology , political science , law , politics
Body mass index (BMI) has been used widely among clinicians to assess obesity in their patients due to its ease and availability. However, BMI has some diagnostic limitations and other measures related to health risks; in particular, body shape may be of greater relevance to health outcomes.
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