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Obesity and the Heart


Living with obesity – and what it means for your heart and general health

Living with obesity – and what it means for your heart and general health

Obesity is a risk factor for a number of complications. Some of these  are cardiovascular, a group that includes coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, stroke, hyperlipidaemia, heart attack and heart failure.1 Obesity is also a leading cause of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity.

Use the Waist-to-Height Ratio calculator
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Use the Waist-to-Height Ratio calculator

The Waist-to-Height Ratio calculator is a tool that provides an assessment of your health, by dividing your waist circumference by your height to estimate how much fat is distributed around your stomach.