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Body Mass Index (BMI)

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight of a person. It is defined as the individual's body weight divided by the square of his height (BMI = kg/m2). It can be used to indicate if you are overweight, obese, underweight or normal.

A healthy BMI score is between 18.5 and 24.9. A score below 18.5 indicates that you may be underweight; a value above 25 indicates that you may be overweight.

If our calculator indicated you have a BMI of over 24.9 it is recommended you take advice from a health professional. You may have an increased risk of developing certain diseases, including:

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Cardiovascular Disease (heart disease, stroke etc)
• Adult-Onset Diabetes (Type II Diabetes)
• Sleep Apnoea (difficulty breathing during sleep)
• Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease)
• Female Infertility
• Depression, low self esteem and other psychological conditions
• Some types of cancers