Calculate your BMI, determine your weight status and establish your cardiovascular risk.
You may locate your
cardiovascular risk in the table below
Cardiovascular Risk Table
BMI
Weight Status
CARDIOVASCULAR RISK
Waist below 40 (in men)
or below 35 (in women)
Waist greater or equal to 40 (in men)
or 35 (in women)
Less than 18.5
Underweight
Normal
N/A
18.5 - 24.9
Normal
Normal
N/A
25 - 29.9
Overweight
Increased
High
30 - 34.9
Obese
High
Very High
35 - 39.9
Obese
Very High
Very High
40 or above
Extremely Obese
Extremely High
Extremely High
A person's risk of cardiovascular disease is closely related to his or her BMI (body mass index), as shown above. Also, a strong correlation appears to exist between one's cardiovascular risk and his or her waist size. A waist size of greater or equal to
40 inches in men, or 35 inches in women, appears to be associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
* Please note: This BMI Calculator and Cardiovascular Risk Table apply only to persons over the age of 18.
