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Clark County experts weigh in on value of BMI

Local experts say there’s more to one’s health than number

By Lyndsey Hewitt, Columbian Staff writer, news assistant
Published: February 23, 2021, 6:02am
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Kaiser Permanente registered dietitian Kerry Martinson said high body mass index -- obesity -- is often why patients are referred to her.
Kaiser Permanente registered dietitian Kerry Martinson said high body mass index -- obesity -- is often why patients are referred to her. (Joshua Hart/The Columbian) Photo Gallery

If you’re trying to find your place in line for the COVID-19 vaccine, you’ll want to calculate your BMI. Shorthand for body mass index, it’s used by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to define obesity, one of the underlying medical conditions that puts people at greater risk of complications from COVID-19.

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Columbian Staff writer, news assistant