3.

High blood pressure Effects Digital sphygmomanometer

is due to - stroke is used to measure blood
i. high intake of salt / salty food. - heart disease pressure regularly to detect
ii. smoking - kidneys failure high blood pressure.
iii. high intake of fats etc fast
food

3.4 Body Mass Index (BMI) – measurement of body mass over height.

Body mass (kg)

1. Body Mass Index (BMI) =
(Height)2 (m2 )

2. Classification BMI score Risk of illness

Underweight < 18.5 Medium
Normal / Desirable weight 18.5 – 24.9 Low
Overweight 25.0 – 29.9 Medium
Obese 30.0 or more High

3. The higher the BMI score, the higher the risk of getting high blood pressure, diabetes
mellitus, heart disease or cholesterol in the blood.
4. Ways to prevent obesity
- exercise regularly
- take a balance diet
- reduce intake of fats and carbohydrates