Beyond Body Mass Index: Health or Illness Is Not About Weight

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Lucía Portos
Subsecretaria de Políticas de género y diversidad sexual, Ministerio de las Mujeres, políticas de género y diversidad sexual, Provincia de Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires, Argentina

Abstract

The weight-centered medical approach, based solely on BMI, overlooks biological, psychological, and social aspects, perpetuating stigmas and affecting self-esteem. Comprehensive and respectful evaluations, as recommended by the Ministry of Health guidelines in Argentina, are required to prevent discrimination and promote inclusive and appropriate care.

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Published: 2024-12-02
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51987/rev.hosp.ital.b.aires.v44i4.432
Keywords:
body mass index, pesocentrist, controversy

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Vol. 44 No. 4 (2024): Revista del Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires

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Controversy
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Portos L. Beyond Body Mass Index: Health or Illness Is Not About Weight. Rev Hosp Ital B.Aires [Internet]. 2024 Dec. 2 [cited 2026 Aug. 1];44(4):e0000325. Available from: https://ojs.hospitalitaliano.org.ar/index.php/revistahi/article/view/432

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