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The Body Mass Index Debate

BMI debate, traditional healthcare stereotypes and a look at kangaroo care

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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22 minutes

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project