BMI Calculator
Indian BMI standard
Calculate your BMI
Indian cut-offs
Clinical guidance
When is medication considered?
Indian guidance uses lower BMI cut-offs than Western guidelines. Anti-obesity medication, including GLP-1 receptor agonists, is considered after a structured lifestyle intervention, typically at a BMI of 27–27.5 or above, when a related condition such as type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, NAFLD, OSA or cardiovascular disease is present.
* BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Speak to a doctor for personalised advice.
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Why it matters
Why keeping your BMI in check matters
A higher than healthy BMI raises the risk of the conditions below. For South Asians that risk starts at a lower BMI than international thresholds suggest, which is why Indian guidance uses lower cut-offs.
- Cardiovascular
Heart disease
Read about heart diseaseHeart disease covers a range of conditions affecting the heart, including narrowed arteries, which can lead to a heart attack.
The risk is higher for people who are overweight or living with obesity.
- Metabolic
Type-2 diabetes
Read about type-2 diabetesType-2 diabetes develops when the body either stops producing enough insulin or cannot use it effectively.
Carrying extra weight raises the risk, and South Asians develop it at a lower BMI than other populations.
- Blood pressure
Hypertension
Read about hypertensionHigh blood pressure means blood is pushing too hard against the artery walls. Over time that damages both the arteries and the heart.
Being overweight or living with obesity can cause it.
- Liver
Fatty liver
Read about fatty liverA healthy liver holds only a small amount of fat. Build-up becomes a concern once it passes roughly 5% of the liver's weight.
The risk is higher in people who are overweight or living with obesity.
These are population-level risks, not predictions about any individual. BMI is a screening tool: a doctor can tell you what your number means for you.
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