Health Risk Assessments
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's
weight and height. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body
fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories
that may lead to health problems. Being overweight or
obese increases the risk of many diseases and health conditions,
including the following:
- Hypertension
- Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high
levels of triglycerides)
- Type 2 diabetes
- Coronary heart disease
- Stroke
- Gallbladder disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
- Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)
The calculator below is to determine the BMI of adult men and
women. For a calculator to measure the BMI of children and
teens, ages 2 to 19, click
here.
- * Underweight =18.4
- * Normal Weight = 18.5 - 24.9
- * Overweight = 25 - 29.9
- * Obese = 30 >
Body Mass Index
BMI is used as a screening tool to identify possible weight
problems for adults. However, BMI is not a diagnostic tool. For
example, a person may have a high BMI. But to determine if
excess weight is a health risk, a healthcare provider would need to
perform further assessments. These assessments might include
skinfold thickness measurements, evaluations of diet, physical
activity, family history, and other appropriate health
screenings.
Beverly Hospital has programs that can help you lose weight and
also help you maintain your desired weight. Please click the
links to our programs in the right-hand column of this
page.
