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The Body mass index (BMI) is measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women. BMI correlates with body fat. The relation between fatness and BMI differs with age and gender. For example, women are more likely to have a higher percent of body fat than men for the same BMI. On average, older people may have more body fat than younger adults with the same BMI
Use the form below to work out your BMI
How does BMI relate to health?
The BMI ranges are based on the effect body weight has on disease and death. As BMI increases, the risk for some disease increases. Some common conditions related to overweight and obesity include
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Premature death
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Cardiovascular disease
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High blood pressure
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Osteoarthritis
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Some cancers
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Diabetes
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