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Old 12th Aug 2023, 10:41
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There's a couple of things to consider.
Is your blood pressure within the normal range? If so, good.
Are you just "too short" or are you a fitness enthusiast? The hip waist ratio will answer this. Rugby players/body builders are often classed as overweight by BMI as it is a crude measure and doesn't take into account muscle mass and frame size.

If you're "too short" for your weight, further investigations will probably need to take place.
Namely a functional check - can you reach every thing and not block the controls.
Blood test. blood lipids etc.
Cardiologist report. They'll do a scan to check for disease and aorta size. They'll ask about lifestyle stuff such as activity and calorie intake. Finally, they'll check neck size, chest, hip and waist ratios.
However, expect to be told to shift the kilos even if disease is not present. Think of it as operating your aircraft over gross weight, you wouldn't do it, so why do it to yourself.
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