Health Check
Definition of Health Check Items
Every individual health check item has its clinical significance and the results also vary according to gender, age and medical history. The following information and reference range of the results are for reference only and please do not interpret the report by yourself.
Instead, medical report should be explained by doctor or professional medical staff. Physical examination may also be required during report explanation for risk assessment and suggestions giving.
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a ratio of weight to height [weight(kg)/height(m)2 to determine whether a person is at healthy weight. Obesity increases the risk of various diseases like diabetes and heart attack while underweight implies underlying illnesses or malnutrition.
Calculation of BMI: weight(kg)/height(m)2
BMI and Associated Disease Risk of Asian Adults:
|
BMI Index (kg/m2) |
Category |
Associated Disease Risk |
|
< 18.5 |
Underweight |
Low |
|
18.5 – 22.9 |
Normal |
Average |
|
23 – 24.9 |
Borderline |
Increased |
|
25 – 29.9 |
Overweight |
中度 |
|
≥ 30 |
Overweight |
高度 |
Central Obesity & Waist Circumference
Waist circumferences exceed the below standard are defined as central obesity
Sex |
Waist Circumference |
|
Male |
90cm or above |
|
Female |
80cm or above |
