Mark A. Wolgin, MD Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialist (Fellowship Trained) in Spinal and Foot/Ankle Surgery

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Obesity/Overweight
 
 
 
 
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a way to characterize your height and weight stand with regard to normal values, and can be used to determine whether you are underweight, at a healthy weight, overweight, or obese.
 
A BMI at or above 25 is a risk factor for obesity related conditions:  arthritis, back pain, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, and some types of cancer.
 
A BMI below 18 increases your risk for osteoporosis.
 
The BMI can be calculated via this link.