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But what does your BMI tell you and your doctor about your chances of getting sick? BMI is a way to measure body fat by using a person's height and weight. Here’s what the numbers mean for adults. According to the CDC, if your BMI is:
In general, the higher your BMI, the higher your chances of having problems linked to being overweight. They include:
Nearly 3 million people die each year worldwide because they are overweight or obese. Those who are obese have higher chances
BMI does not measure your overall health. It is simply a measure of your size.
Plenty of people have a high or low BMI and are healthy. And there are plenty of people with a normal BMI who are unhealthy.
Just like high cholesterol or high blood pressure, BMI is only a single measure. It's not expected to tell you if you have heart disease. And it’s clearly not a perfect measure of overall health. But it’s still a good starting point.
Interested in checking your BMI? You can find an online calculator on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) website. It's easy to use. Just enter your height and weight.
Original Medicare covers the Annual Wellness Visit at 100% of the Medicare-approved amount when you get the service from a provider who accepts Medicare. You pay nothing (no deductible or coinsurance).
Medicare Advantage plans must cover Annual Wellness Visits without applying deductibles, copays, or coinsurance when you see a network provider and meet Medicare’s rules for the service.
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The information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice or a substitute for professional health care. You should consult an appropriate health care professional for your specific needs.
