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BMI, also referred to as Body Mass Index, is a method used in screening one’s body fat. This is done by measuring the height and weight of a person and converting it into their equivalent BMI.

Obesity is a qualifying condition for an early COVID-19 vaccine in at least 18 states. The threshold for obesity is determined by body mass index (BMI) — anyone with a BMI over 30. Using a simple ...