obesity (8) Flashcards
BMI 30+
obese
BMI 18.5 to 24.9
normal
BMI 25 to 29
overweight
BMI 30 to 35
class 1 obesity
BMI 35 to 40
class 2 obesity
BMI 40+
class 3 obesity
strongest predictor of coronary artery disease
waist circumference
major risk factor for CAD, stroke, DM2, sleep apnea, and cancer
central obesity
cardiac risks associated with obesity
hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, hypertension
gastro risks associated with obesity
gallstones, GERD
urinary risks associated with obesity
stress incontinence
skin risks associated with obesity
infection & impaired wound healing
muscle risks associated with obesity
osteoarthritis, chronic low back pain
men reproductive risks associated with obesity
sexual dysfunction
female reproductive risks associated with obesity
menstrual irregularities & infertility