Do you know what is your body mass index (BMI) point? It is one way to know if you're overweight or obese. An Australian research published in the International Journal of Obesity found that heavier people had more episodes of hospitalization compared to those within the normal BMI range. Example of health problems that heavier people are being hospitalized for are diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, asthma and chest pain.
What does this mean to you? Try not to be overweight. And if you are, take steps to lose that extra weight and you'll be decreasing your risk of hospital visits for a variety of health problems. Even small differences in your weight may make a big impact on your health.
You are overweight if your BMI is between 25 to 30. If your BMI is over 30, you are obese.
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