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World Service,26 Jan 2004,22 mins

The Body Mass Index Debate

Health Matters

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BMI debate, traditional healthcare stereotypes and a look at kangaroo care. A report on the relationship between BMI and body fat and how it varies between different ethnic groups. Also a look at kangaroo care, how cuddling a pre-term baby can help it to thrive. And how gender stereotypes among healthcare professionals are starting to change.

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