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To be clear, BMI is nothing more than a tool of oppression. How?
1. It separates people into different groups using arbitrary and totally inaccurate numbers and then attributes certain false characteristics to each group (healthy/unhealthy, at risk/not at risk)
1. It separates people into different groups using arbitrary and totally inaccurate numbers and then attributes certain false characteristics to each group (healthy/unhealthy, at risk/not at risk)
2. It is DELIBERATELY biased against marginalised groups such as Black & other non white European folks. And disabled folks. (This has nothing to do with bone density or fat so please stop using that as an excuse)
3. It is used to gatekeep medical procedures/treatments/surgeries from those who are often the most vulnerable and in need. It has created a 2 tier medical system.
4. It is used to STEAL FROM (statistically poorer) folks by unfairly increasing their insurance premiums.
4. It is used to STEAL FROM (statistically poorer) folks by unfairly increasing their insurance premiums.
