How should I assess someones risk of obesity-related health problems in the future?
• Calculate the person’s body mass index (BMI) if this has not already been done. • Measure waist circumference in people with a BMI less than 35 kg/m2. • Using this information, assess whether the person is at increased risk of cardiovascular and metabolic complications. Note: Asian people may be at higher risk, and older people at lower risk, for a certain BMI compared with the general population. • Ask about family history of diabetes (including gestational diabetes) and coronary heart disease.
