My Medical Stuff
D uring the course of my medical career I had to lecture on several topics. Here are a few of my lectures ..... Will be updating with more presentations in the near future....
Anesthesia For Vascular Surgery
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a way to estimate the amount of body fat in a person's body.
How to Calculate BMI?
BMI is the measure of the best weight for optimum health. In order to calculate BMI correctly, one must know his height (inches) and weight (pounds). The Normal Range is from 18.5 to 24.9...
What Does Your BMI Mean?
Knowing the BMI number is important because it tells whether or not a person is in a good range for optimal health. If the number is below a healthy range, a doctor might recommend that person gaining some weight. On the other hand, a person who is above the healthy range could be advised to lose weight, in order to fend off any adverse affects to being overweight or obese.
Why BMI Is Important?
While the link between becoming ill and being overweight is not well defined, there are many research studies that are ongoing. Statistically, however, there is a much greater chance that a person will develop certain diseases, if one is obese or even just overweight. If the BMI is over 24.9, some of the common risks and diseases include:
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Diabetes
- Gall Bladder Disease
- Colon and Breast Cancer
- Osteoarthritis
If underweight with a BMI of less than 18.5, one can be considered malnourished. This group may be at risk for the following diseases:
- Lower Immune Function
- Digestive Disease
- Respiratory Disease
- Cancer
- Osteoporosis
- Falls and Fractures
One of the healthiest things a person can do to reduce the risk of certain diseases is to keep his BMI between 18.5 and 24.9. This can be done with a healthy combination of diet and exercise.. Even something as little as walking 20 minutes a day will generate results in keeping a person healthy and fit.
