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Body Mass Index (BMI)

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It is a recognized and generally accepted measure utilized by physicians and health experts to determine weight status (underweight, overweight, and obesity). It measures body fat based on height and weight. An elevated or higher BMI are increased risk for the following diseases:       

  • Hypertension - high blood pressure
  • Cardiovascular Disease - Stroke
  • Coronary Heart Disease
  • Gallbladder Disease
  • Dyslipidemia/Hyperlipidemias - 
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  • Some cancers - endometrial, breast, and colon cancer
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Epidural Lipomatosis

International Classification of Adult Underweight, Overweight, and Obesity according to BMI
    ClassificationBMI(kg/m2)
    Principal cut-off pointsAdditional cut-off points
    Underweight<18.50<18.50
         Severe thinness<16.00<16.00
         Moderate thinness16.00 - 16.9916.00 - 16.99
         Mild thinness17.00 - 18.4917.00 - 18.49
    Normal range18.50 - 24.9918.50 - 22.99
    23.00 - 24.99
    Overweight≥25.00≥25.00
         Pre-obese25.00 - 29.9925.00 - 27.49
    27.50 - 29.99
         Obese≥30.00≥30.00
              Obese class I30.00 - 34.9930.00 - 32.49
    32.50 - 34.99
              Obese class II35.00 - 39.9935.00 - 37.49
    37.50 - 39.99
              Obese class III≥40.00≥40.00
    Source: Adapted from WHO, 1995, WHO, 2000 and WHO 2004.

 The BMI is calculated by the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters (kg/m2).
                                                       
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Visit these links to determine your BMI:

 BMI3D
Center for Disease Control and Prevention

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