Louise Bauer

Dr. Louise Bauer, a leading expert in child and adolescent health, and Willow Muscada, a Perth student who underwent a breast reduction, delve into the issues surrounding BMI. Willow recounts her struggle with BMI misclassification, which delayed her surgery. Dr. Bauer highlights the historical misuse of BMI and how it can mislead assessments for athletes and ethnic groups. They advocate for a shift towards recognizing clinical versus preclinical obesity and emphasize the need for nuanced approaches in healthcare.