Abstract:Highlights1. The Body Mass Index (BMI) measures how much fat the body carries.2. Obesity and overweight are characterized by an excessive buildup of fat that may be detrimental to health.
AbstractBackground: Body Mass Index (BMI) is an indicator of body fat. It is classified as underweight, normal, overweight, and obese. Obesity is a risk factor for hypertension (systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg). Objective: To analyze the correlation between BMI with systolic and diastoli… Show more
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