Data from WHO and US CDC Atlanta showed that obesity is linked to a more severe infection of H1N11. People who are obese but otherwise healthy may be at special risk of severe complications and death from the new H1N1 swine flu virus2. Being diabetic or obese significantly boosted the risk of dying3.
Locally, Changi General Hospital also said that the 29-year-old H1N1 victim who died on 2nd August 2009 had no other underlying conditions besides being overweight1. CGH also added that H1N1 patients with more serious conditions have a higher body mass index (BMI)3.
Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) as it indicates your level of risk to health problems.
+ Among Asians, drug therapy may be considered when BMI is 25-27.4kg/m2in patients with co-morbidities or complications of obesity such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
^ Drug therapy should be considered
Source: MOH Clinical Practice Guidelines 2004
Singaporeans have been found to be at risk of developing heart disease and diabetes at BMI values of 23 and above4.
You should seek medical advice and take action to reduce your weight if your BMI exceeds 234.
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