Than “Normal” Weight Individuals
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According to a four-decades-long study of over 100,000 adults in Denmark.

There’s a growing body of evidence that suggests we might want to reevaluate the way we measure an individual’s health — a lower weight doesn’t necessarily equate to better overall health.

According to a new study of over 100,000 adults in Denmark, researchers from the Copenhagen University Hospital have found that those with an “overweight” body mass index (BMI) were more likely to live longer than those in all of the other BMI categories — “normal,” “underweight,” and “obese.”

Through nearly four decades of analysis, from 1976 to 2013, the BMI associated with the lowest risk of death actually shifted from the “normal” weight category to the “overweight” category.

For reference, a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered “normal” or “healthy,” and a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered “overweight.” A BMI of 30 or above is classified as “obese.”