World Obesity Day 2022MIGHTY CX2022-03-01T15:07:14+11:00
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It’s time to end the misinformation, stigma, and shame about obesity
Calculate your BMI
Your BMI can be a useful starting measure to identify your weight classification and your obesity risk factors.
YOUR HEIGHT
YOUR WEIGHT
YOUR BMI IS
40.0
Weight classification: Obese III
Risk of related disease: Very severe risk of comorbidities
Below 18
your bmi classification
Underweight
Increased risk of comorbidity
18 - 25
your bmi classification
Normal weight
Low risk of comorbidity
25 - 30
your bmi classification
Overweight
Increased risk of comorbidity
30 - 35
your bmi classification
Obese I
Moderate risk of comorbidity
35 - 40
your bmi classification
Obese II
Severe risk of comorbidity
40 - 45
your bmi classification
Obese III
Very severe comorbidity risk
For a more complete understanding of your treatment options
BMI is not relevent if you are under 18 or pregnant.
This information is designed to provide you with helpful educational information but is for information purposes only, is not medical advice, and should not be used as an alternative to speaking with your doctor. No representation is made that the information provided is current, complete, or accurate. Medtronic does not assume any responsibility for persons relying on the information provided. Be sure to discuss questions specific to your health and treatments with a healthcare professional. For more information please speak to your healthcare professional.
COMORBIDITIES
Obesity can increase your risk of getting other diseases5
Some conditions linked to obesity include:
Did you know?
IN AUSTRALIA
2 in 3 adults are overweight or obese6
IN 2019 AUSTRALIANS SPENT
$452 million
on weight services including counselling, diet foods and supplements7
IN AUSTRALIA
Life expectancy is
2.7 years less
on average for people with obesity8
Over half of diabetes in Australia is because of excess weight4
IN AUSTRALIA
8.6% of health expenditure
is obesity related8
Patients with obesity who contract
COVID-19 have a
113% higher risk
of being hospitalised9
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