Your BMI is 18
You are classified as mildly underweight.
If you are 170cm and 52 kg, your BMI is 18.
What is a healthy weight for a 170cm and 52 kg Male and Female?
If your BMI is 18, you are mildly underweight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
If you are , your healthy BMI is between $20_and_$26. So you have to gain 1.5 kg to reach a healthy BMI classification.
BMI ranges for 170cm height
If your height is 170cm and your weight 52 kg pounds Male and Female, find your BMI classification below. You can also look at our BMI charts.
| Height | Weight Range | Weight classification |
|---|---|---|
| 170cm | Below 53 kg | Underweight |
| 170cm | 53 kg - 72 kg | Healthy Weight |
| 170cm | 72 kg - 87 kg | Overweight |
| 170cm | 87 kg and above | Obese |
What are the health risks associated with BMI 18, mildly underweight?
The health risks associated with a BMI below 18.5.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), having a low body mass index (underweight classification) is associated with certain health risks:
- Nutritional deficiencies (osteoporosis, anemia)
- Weakened immune system
- Fertility problems
In addition to these health problems, being underweight can also cause low self-esteem and depression.
Facts
Fact 1
34% of adults high school graduate are overweight in the US.
37% of adults college graduate are overweight in the US.
Fact 2
34% of adults with a salary between $50,000 - $74,999 are obese in the US.
37% of adults with a salary between $50,000 - $74,999 are overweight in the US.
Fact 3
32% of adults are obese in the US.
35% of adults are overweight in the US.
Is 52 kg underweight for 170 cm?
Yes, 52 kg is underweight for someone who is 170cm.
Is 52 kg healthy weight for 170 cm?
No, 52 kg is not healthy weight for someone who is 170cm.
Is 52 kg overweight for 170 cm?
No, 52 kg is not overweight for someone who is 170cm.
Is 52 kg obese for 170 cm?
No, 52 kg is not obese for someone who is 170cm.