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Before jumping on the topic importance of health checkups for obese people, first, we need to understand what is obesity and its other factors.
If a person carries an excessive amount of body fat then the person is obsessed with obesity. Obesity is a medical disease and worldwide health concern. Obesity can be caused by genetic or environmental factors.
If someone has obesity, they may be at risk of other diseases like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain cancers. If someone’s Body Mass Index (BMI) is 30 0r greater, then they are overweight.
It is hard to measure body fat directly, so it is measured by Body Mass Index. Healthcare providers use this tool to measure body fat. BMI measures the weight related to height.
Formula of BMI calculation is BMI= weight(kg)/height(m)²
Ex. Weight= 68kg, Height= 1.65m
BMI= 68/(1.65*1.65)= 24.98
Now understand who is overweight, underweight, and obese.
| BMI | Class |
|---|---|
| 18.5 or Under | Under Weight |
| 18.5 to < 25.0 | Normal Weight |
| 25.0 to < 30.0 | Over Weight |
| 30.0 to < 35.0 | Class 1 Obesity |
| 35.0 to < 40.0 | Class 2 Obesity |
| 40.0 to < 45.0 | Class 3 Obesity |
There are many reasons for this:
We all know that obesity is rapidly increasing in our country and being overweight may increase other diseases like heart problems, diabetes, cancer, etc. We all know that getting rid of being overweight instantly is impossible.
Dr. B. Lal Clinical Laboratory is offering various weight loss packages and the packages incorporates all the relevant consultations and tests required to check the causes of obesity and also helps in planning early interventions. A consultation by our dietitian is an essential part of weight loss packages.
Let’s check out what this package is offering:
We underestimate obesity, it is a very complex disease. It can diminish the quality of life. Obesity is a treatable disease but only if we understand the importance of health checkups.
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