BMI of 1 million minority ethnic adults in England wrongly classified

Analysis finds government stats for Black and Asian adults in England are in error due to outdated guidanceA million minority ethnic adults are wrongly classified as weighing below the thresholds for being overweight or obese due to official figures not using up-to-date guidance, a leading charity has warned.Analysis by Nesta has found that, while official statistics class 64% of adults in England as being overweight or living with obesity, the correct figure should be 67%. Continue reading...