Content Accuracy Policy

Our Commitment

Vitals is committed to publishing health and fitness content that is accurate, evidence-based, transparent about its limitations, and kept up to date. As a YMYL (Your Money or Your Life) website dealing with health information, we take our responsibility to users seriously.

We recognise that inaccurate health information can cause real harm. This policy describes the standards we apply when creating and maintaining content, and how we handle corrections and updates.

Formula Selection Standards

Every calculator formula on Vitals must meet the following criteria before publication:

• Peer-reviewed source: The formula must be published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal or adopted by a major health organisation (WHO, ACSM, NIH, NHS, ICMR, or equivalent).
• Validated accuracy: The formula must have demonstrated acceptable accuracy in published validation studies.
• Appropriate population: We specify whether a formula was developed on general populations, specific ethnic groups, athletes, or clinical populations — and note any limitations for users outside that group.
• Current consensus: Where multiple validated formulas exist, we use the one most widely recommended in current scientific and clinical literature, and note alternatives where relevant.

Content Review Process

All educational content on Vitals (calculator guides, FAQs, explanations) is written based on primary sources including peer-reviewed studies, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and guidelines from authoritative health bodies. We do not rely solely on secondary sources (other websites, news articles).

Content is reviewed when:

• Major new guidelines are published by WHO, ACSM, NHS, or ICMR that affect our recommendations.
• A user reports a potential inaccuracy.
• A significant new meta-analysis or systematic review changes the scientific consensus on a topic.
• At least annually, as a routine quality check.

All pages display a "Last updated" date to help users identify the currency of information.

What We Do and Don't Claim

We do:

• Provide estimates based on population-average, validated formulas.
• Explain how each formula works and what it measures.
• Cite all primary sources transparently on our Sources page.
• Acknowledge the limitations of every calculation method.
• Recommend professional consultation for health decisions.

We do not:

• Provide medical diagnoses or personalised medical advice.
• Make claims that our calculators are clinically equivalent to professional assessment.
• Endorse specific diets, supplements, medications, or treatments.
• Guarantee the accuracy of results for any individual user.

Corrections Policy

If a formula error, outdated guideline, or factual inaccuracy is identified on Vitals — by a user, healthcare professional, or through our own review — we commit to:

• Investigating the reported issue within 5 business days.
• Correcting confirmed errors promptly, typically within 7 days.
• Updating the "Last updated" date on the corrected page.
• Acknowledging significant corrections transparently where appropriate.

To report an inaccuracy, email vitals.health.in@gmail.com with the subject line "Content Correction" and include the specific page, the issue, and any supporting evidence you have.

Conflicts of Interest

Vitals is an independent project with no funding from pharmaceutical companies, supplement brands, fitness equipment manufacturers, or any commercial health entity. Content decisions are made independently based on scientific evidence, not commercial relationships. If Vitals ever receives commercial support in the future, this will be disclosed clearly.