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Obesity:

Obesity is an topical condition. The rates of obesity are rising at an amazing rate. Approximately 30% of the population is now classed as obese (BMI greater than 35).
This has huge implications for the general health of the population as well as for the individual.
The BMI or body mass index is used as a marker for obesity.
This is defined as the patient's weight divided by the height squared:

Check your BMI.


Height :
Weight :

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