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Body mass index is a rough screening figure, not a diagnosis. It compares weight to height and nothing else, which is why muscular people often score as overweight. Treat it as one data point among several.
The standard healthy range is 18.5 to 24.9. Some health bodies suggest slightly lower thresholds for South Asian populations.
It cannot distinguish muscle from fat, or where fat is carried. Waist measurement often tells a more useful story.
Speak to a doctor rather than acting on a single figure. BMI is a starting point for a conversation, not a verdict.