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Assessment of an obese patient

Kirsi H. Pietiläinen

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The overall assessment of an obese patient includesmeasurement of weight and height and calculation of body mass index (BMI)measurement of waist circumference (indicated if BMI is 25–35)assessment of associated diseasesmapping of living habits and life situation.

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The overall assessment of an obese patient includesmeasurement of weight and height and calculation of body mass index (BMI)measurement of waist circumference (indicated if BMI is 25–35)assessment of associated diseasesmapping of living habits and life situation.

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The overall assessment of an obese patient includesmeasurement of weight and height and calculation of body mass index (BMI)measurement of waist circumference (indicated if BMI is 25–35)assessment of associated diseasesmapping of living habits and life situation.

Key concepts: Body mass index, Waist, Circumference, Medicine, Obesity, Body volume index, Gerontology, Demography

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