Assessing Disease Risk Medical evidence shows that people who are overweight or obese have a greater chance of developing high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol or other lipid disorders, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers.
Waist circumference measures abdominal fat.
Although it is not suitable for patients who are highly muscular or who have edema, it can be effectively used for assessing most others. Obese To measure BMI, multiply weight in pounds by 703, and then divide that number by height in inches squared. For example, to calculate the BMI of a six-foot tall person weighing 217 pounds, use the following calculation. Waist Circumference Waist circumference measures abdominal fat. A high waist circumference can be a marker for increased risk even in persons of normal weight.