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Interactive Tool: Is Your Weight Increasing Your Health Risks? - What does this tool measure?

Click here to find out whether your weight increases your health risks .

This interactive tool estimates your risk of weight-related diseases by using your body mass index (BMI) along with your waist measurement and other factors. BMI is an estimate of body fat. The higher the BMI, the greater the risk of some diseases, including high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, stroke, osteoarthritis, some cancers, and type 2 diabetes.

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Last Updated: December 24, 2008
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