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Excess body weight and obesity (classified as a BMI over 27.0 kg/m²) are becoming significant issues in the 21st century, principally because they increase the risk of other diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. |
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To learn more about the causes and consequences of excess body weight and how you can manage this effectively buy Reducing your Waistline. |
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One way of finding out whether you need to take action to reduce your weight is to calculate your
Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI is one of the ways that healthcare professionals assess 'overweight' in their patients. |
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